Brain Injury

Question 1

What is the difference between Traumatic Brain Injury and Anoxic Brain Injury?

Answer 1

A TBI is as a result of a blow or trauma to the head, an ABI is due to the brain becoming deprived of oxygen

Question 2

What are the three main types of TBI?

Answer 2

Closed Head Injuries, Open Wound, Crushing Injuries

Question 3

What are the S&S of a TBI that can be more disturbing than the motor S&S?

Answer 3

Cognitive and Emotional symptoms: personality changes and increased aggression

Question 4

Name some immediate signs and symptoms following a brain injury

Answer 4

Confusion, changes to consciousness level, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, headaches, swelling, difficulty remembering, difficulties breathing, vision changes, hallucinations, changes to pupil sizes, changes to mood, behaviour, personality

Question 5

Name the two types of Acquired Brain Injury

Answer 5

1) Stroke (non-traumatic)

2) Traumatic Brain Injury

Question 6

Define Concussion

Answer 6

Temporary disruption of brain function

Question 7

The severity of a brain injury is defined by what two main criteria:

Answer 7

1) Loss of Consciousness

2) Post traumatic amnesia

Question 8

A severe traumatic brain injury is classified by —— hours of loss of consciousness and ——- post traumatic amnesia

Answer 8

6-48 hours loss of consciousness

24 hours - 7 days post traumatic consciousness

Question 9

Name two common symptoms following an anoxic brain injury.

Answer 9

Low tone & ataxia

Question 10

How long can the brain survive without oxygen?

Answer 10

4 minutes