concussion vocab Flashcards
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what is a concussion
it is a tramatic brain injury
cranium
the bony structure that encases the brain and protects it from injury
coup
a brain injury that occurs when the head makes direct contact with an object or surface
contrecoup
a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain rebounds and hits the opposite side of the skull after an impact.
amnesia
Amnesia is a general term describing memory loss.
photophobia
t refers to your eyes’ sensitivity to light, especially bright light, which can cause discomfort and even pain. Light sensitivity can be associated with several types of medical conditions.
phonophobia
Phonophobia is defined as a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of sound
tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external source
2 signs of a concussion
Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.
2 symptoms of concussion
Dizziness
Feeling sick or vomiting
Feeling stunned, dazed, or confused
Clumsiness or trouble with balance
Unusual behavior
Changes in your vision
Being knocked out or struggling to stay awake
L O C
Level of consciousness
retrograde amnesia
Retrograde amnesia is a form of memory loss that causes an inability to remember events from the past.
anterograde amnesia
Anterograde amnesia is a type of memory loss that occurs when you can’t form new memories.
battle sign
a bruise that appears behind one or both ears after a person breaks a bone at the base of their skull.
Epidural hematoma
an extra-axial collection of blood within the potential space between the outer layer of the dura mater and the inner table of the skull.
