Head Trauma

Question 1

Define a concussion

Answer 1

Complex process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic forces, blow to head, face, neck, results in short term neuropsychiatric impariment, no loss of consciousness needed

Question 2

What is the score range for severe TBI using the GCS

Answer 2

3-8

Question 3

What is the score range for moderate TBI using the GCS

Answer 3

9-12

Question 4

What is the score range for mild TBI using the GCS

Answer 4

13-15

Question 5

What is second impact syndrome

Answer 5

Observation that a second injury that occurs shortly after the first can result in profound neurological damage

Question 6

What is the theory of the pathological physiology of a concussion

Answer 6

Injured neurons and glial cells experience a hypermetabolic state, glutamate imbalance and ion pump abnormalities

Question 7

What is dementia pugilistica

Answer 7

Punch drunk, or another name for chronic traumatic encelalopathy.