Enhanced Concussion Awareness

Question 1

What is an mTBI?

Answer 1

Minor traumatic brain injury

Question 2

What comes as a result of mTBI?

Answer 2

Loss of consciousness
Amnesia

Question 3

Are men or women more susceptible to and have longer lasting concussion symptoms?

Answer 3

women

Question 4

Give some examples of a head injury

Answer 4

Scalp laceration
Ear hematoma
Temporal fracture

Question 5

What is a Concussion?

Answer 5

A minor (transient) traumatic brain injury due to stresses disrupting axons

Question 6

What is a CTE?

Answer 6

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Disease related to multiple concussive & sub-concussive blows leading to neurodegenerative changes. Due to abnormal accumulation of tau which is twisted

Question 7

What are some indicators of concussion?

Answer 7

Loss of consciousness & amnesia

Fencing posture

Question 8

What is second impact syndrome?

Answer 8

Secondary brain injury after an initial concussion. Brain loses ability to control its own blood supply which can result in 95% mortality and the other 5% being severely disabled.

Question 9

How long after a concussion does a patient have to have symptoms for to be considered as having post concussion syndrome?

Answer 9

4 weeks

Question 10

What advice can be given to a concussion patient to aid their recovery?

Answer 10

Lots of rest
Gentle exercise
Good sleep