Brain Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a brain injury (aka what causes a brain injury)?
A
Brain injury is identified as injury resulted from a mechanical force.
2
Q
Is a concussion and a contusion the same thing?
A
No.
A concussion is a result of blunt force to the head. This results in amnesia, confusion, and memory loss.
A contusion is bruising or tearing of cerebral tissue, such as with shaken baby syndrome. A contusion can results in neurological impairments, seizures, retinal hemorrhages, intracranial/subarachnoid/subdural hemorrhages.
3
Q
What is the most common type of head injury?
A
A concussion is the most common type of head injury.
Males are at higher risk than females for brain injuries.
