lecture 5 (concussions) Flashcards
This activity is the most common cause of a concussion?
motor vehicle accident
The most common age group to sustain a concussion is?
under age 4
This sport has the highest prevalence of concussions in youth?
female soccer
This reflexive posturing response may occur after a moderate TBI and can often be seen in high impact sports when a person loses consciousness?
fencing response (unnatural position of the arms following a concussion)
This type of force to the brain tends to cause more diffuse damage and may be more likely to cause a DAI?
rotation force
Most concussions to do not involve damage to the axons but the signs and symptoms of a concussion are thought to be mainly the result of an ___________ crisis.
energy
What are three red flags after a person has had a suspected concussion (or TBI)?
bad headache, nausea, fluid behind ears, black eyes
The energy crisis in a concussion is thought to be due to _______________ blood flow from this ion ______ rushing out of the cell and this ion __________ flooding into the cell?
decreased, potassium, calcium
This neurotransmitter ____________ spikes at the synaptic junctions after a concussion?
glutamate
Most concussions resolve in ___ to ___ days?
7-10 days
“Concussion symptoms that persist for months or years after the original injury” is referred to as?
post concussion syndrome
How many days must a person wait after a concussion to return to sport?
30 days
What is the most effective “treatment” after for a concussion?
education and reassurance
Which test can be administered on the sideline if a concussion is suspected?
SCAT (SPORT COMPETITION ANXIETY TEST)
What is the test to determine the correct level of cardiovascular stress to start a person exercising after a concussion?
buffalo treadmill test ( exertion test that establishes the heart rate (HR) at which exercise-induced symptom exacerbation)
