concussion vocab Flashcards
cranium
skull- bones that form your head
concussion
a temporary disturbance of brain function
coup
the hitting of the brain forwards
contrecoup
the hitting of the brain backwards
signs of a concussion
loss of consciousness, vomiting, stumbling
symptoms of a concussion
headache, mood changes, fatigue, ringing in the ears
photophobia
when your eyes are sensitive to light
phonophobia
fear of loud noises
tinnitus
hearing problem that causes someone to hear ringing
LOC
loss of conciousness
amnesia
significant memory loss, can be temporary or permanent
retrograde amnesia
when someone can’t recall memories from their past
anterograde amnesia
can’t form new memories but remember the past
battle sign
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
glasgow coma scale
a neurological tool used to measure someones level of consciousness after a brain injury
Q-collar
On the sports field or battlefield, the Q-Collar is protective gear specifically designed to help safeguard the brain
