Levels of Brain Injury- Lecture 14 Flashcards
mild TBI
a temp change in mental status
dazed, confused, or brief LOC (Few sec to min)
mild TBIs account for
85% of TBIs
mild TBI are synonymous w/
concussion
mild TBI tests and scans
appear normal
mild TBIs are
likely undiagnosed or untreated
mild TBI are often
overlooked
when are TBI most often remain undiagnosed
sports events
military
prison
DV shelters
psychiatric or substance abuse centers
mild TBI symptoms
emotional mood swings
decreased concentration and attention span
decreased processing speed
memory problems
nausea
mild
mild TBI symptoms cont
headache
fatigue
sleep disturbance
irritability
sensitivity to noise or light
balance problems
depression and anxiety
Mild TBI def
traumatically induced psychological disruption of brain fxn with at least 1 criteria (other cards)
criteria 1 mild TBI
LOC < 30 min
doesnt have to happen
criteria 2 mild TBI
amnesia < 24 hrs
loss of memory of events immediately before/after injury
criteria 3 mild TBI
AMS at time of injury
criteria 4 mild TBI
focal neurological deficits
temp vision loss
seizure
headache
etc
levels of concussion
grade 1
grade 2
grade 3
grade 1 concussion
concussion transient confusion
no LOC
duration of AMS that resolves in a few days
grade 2 concussion
concussion transient confusion
no LOC
concussion symptoms or AMS