Concussion Flashcards
T or F: Concussions often have normal imaging
T
Should patients w/ concussion have absolute rest?
No
If a pt is feeling normal after 6-7 days does this mean that their brain is back to normal
No
how much force normally causes a concussion
what kind of force most commonly causes a concussion
70-120g or 5582-9515 rad of rotational force
concussions are most commonly caused by rotational force
T or F: the majority of impacts we see in football and the majority of headers in soccer are less than what is required to cause a concussion
T
What is the criteria for a concussion
what is the most common symptom?
MOI, 1 symptom present
Most common somatic: headache
most common cognitive: feeling slowed down
What should you do first for a player that has sustained a concussion on the field
clear cervical spine and VBI
perform CN tests if indicated
Concussion red flags
Neck pain or tenderness
seizure or convulsion
double vision
loss of consciousness
weakness or tingling/burning in more than 1 arm and leg
deteriorating conciousness
vomiting
severe or increasing headache
increasing restlessness, agitation
GCS < 15
Visible deformity of skull
What is the criteria for Persistent concussion symptoms
More than 3 persistent symptoms AT REST
30 or more days following a concussion
What are the 3 causes of persistent concussion syndrome
- autonomic dysregulation
- inflammation (gut-brain axis)
- visual/vestibular/cervical
How do we treat inflammation due to the gut-brain axis in concussion
diet recommendations
they need water, protein, healthy fats
dont restrict calories
Avoid: Caffeine and alcohol, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, fad diets
T or F: When we are administering a test to a player on the field, or in a follow up, we should let them know they might score poorly on this since they have a concussion
F, don’t tell patients that theyll do poorly, instead encourage them to do well
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