Concussions Flashcards
Q: What is the definition of a concussion?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, neck, or body resulting in an impulsive force being transmitted to the brain. This type of injury occurs in sports and exercise-related activities.
Q: What are common causes of concussion in sports?
A: Concussions are commonly caused by direct blows to the head, neck, or body during sports. The sources do not provide a list of specific actions or scenarios that commonly result in concussion.
Q: What are some ways to prevent concussions in sports?
A: Some recommendations for preventing concussions in sports include:
* Using mouthguards for child and adolescent ice hockey players
* Disallowing bodychecking in child and most levels of adolescent ice hockey
* Limiting contact practice in American football
* Incorporating neuromuscular training warm-ups
* Implementing concussion management strategy policies to reduce recurrent concussion rates
Q: What are the CRT6, SCAT6, and SCOAT6?
A: The sources do not define the CRT6, SCAT6, or SCOAT6. They do mention the CRT6 as a tool that can be useful for pediatric athletes because there may be less likely to be trained medical personnel on the sideline.
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
A: The sources list some possible signs and symptoms of concussion, including:
- Headaches (the most common symptom)
- Dizziness
- Neck pain
- Balance problems
The sources also suggest assessments for:
- Verbal and cognitive tasks
- Orthostatic vital signs
- Cervical spine
- Neurological Exam
- Balance
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep
Q: What are the rest and exercise recommendations for the initial 24–48 hours after a concussion?
- Rest: The initial recommendation after a concussion is relative rest for 24-48 hours.
- Exercise: After the initial rest period, light physical and cognitive activity is recommended, and screen time should be limited. The sources do not define the term “light physical and cognitive activity”.
