Concussion - Lecture 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is concussion?
A
Sport related concussion is a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanics forces
2
Q
What features can be used to to define a concussion?
A
Direct blow to head, face neck or elsewhere on the body
Rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurological function that resolves spontaneously
3
Q
How do we identify a concussion?
A
SCAT
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool
