Concussions Flashcards
1
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Concussion
A
Temporary disturbance in brain function (TBI)
2
Q
Most common symptoms
A
Headache
3
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Photophobia
A
Sensitivity to light
4
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Phonophobia
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Sensitivity to sound
5
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Tinnitus
A
Ringing of ears
6
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Concussion
A
Temporary disturbance in brain function; TBI
7
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Most common symptom
A
Headache
8
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Photophobia
A
Sensitivity to light
9
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Phonophobia
A
Sensitivity to sound
10
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Tinnitus
A
Ringing of ears
11
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SIS - Second Impact Syndrome
A
Second concussion impact before the first one resolves — two at a time –> lose autoregulation
12
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CTE - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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A progressive, degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma
12
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PCS - Post Concussion Syndrome
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Still symptomatic weeks or months after getting the concussion
13
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Nystagmus
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Uncoordinated eye tracking
14
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Anisocoria
A
One pupil is larger than the other
