Concussion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the metabolic changes of concussion
A
dramatic increase in glucose metabolism from minutes to days
increased calcium influx > decreased cerebral blood flow > cells are vulnerable to repeat injury
2
Q
What is the most sensitive test for concussion
A
Test their sense of balance.
Force plate testing and balance error scoring system
3
Q
BEAN BASH
A
Signs to worry about and promptly suspect something more serious than a concussion and get imaging
Behavior abnormal
Emesis - vomiting, repetitive
Age: >65
Neurological deficit
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Bleeding
Altered mental status
Skull fracture
Hematoma
