Concussions Flashcards
Concussion
Mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function
Cranium
Skull (Bone that forms the head)
Coup
Brain injury that occurs when the head strikes an object causing brain damage
Contrecoup
Brain injury that occurs on the opposite side of the head impact
Amnesia
Memory loss
Photophobia
A condition where your eyes are more sensitive to the light.
Phonophobia
A persistent and abnormal fear of sound.
Tinnitus
“Hearing” noises in your ears
2 signs of concussion
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomitting
2 symptoms of concussion
- Blurry vision
- Nauseous
LOC
Loss of consciousness
Retrograde amnesia
Neurological condition characterized by the inability to recall events, information, or experiences that occurred before the onset of amnesia.
Anterograde amnesia
Type of memory loss where you can’t gain more memories
Epidural hematoma
extra-axial collection of blood within the potential space between the outer layer of the dura mater and the inner table of the skull
Battle sign
Middle cranial fossa
Glasgow coma scale
Describe the extent of impaired concussions in all types of acute medical and trauma patients
Q-collar
Simple device that applies light pressure to the jugular veins
