Sudden cardiac arrest, concussions, Head/neck/spine injuries

Question 1

cardiac arrest

Answer 1

heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
-can cause death if not treated in mins

Question 2

warning symptoms for cardiac arrest:

Answer 2

chest pain, new onset fatigue, excessive shortness of breath, palpitations/heart racing for no reason, passed out/unconscious during exercise

Question 3

treatment for cardiac arrest:

Answer 3

Early recognition and call 911, CPR, AED, care at hospital

Question 4

prevention for cardiac arrest:

Answer 4

comprehensive medical history, physical exam, EKG/Echocardiogram

Question 5

comprehensive medical history?

Answer 5

identifying family members who have died suddenly before age 40

Question 6

Signs and symptoms for head/neck/spine injuries:

Answer 6

head/body contorted in unnatural way, numbness in any part of body, tingling sensation in arms/legs, loss of function, unconscious

Question 7

response (head/neck/spine injuries):

Answer 7

Call 911, stabilize neck/head/shoulders, log roll, preform CPR if needed

Question 8

prepping for transport (head/neck/spine injuries):

Answer 8

• log roll athlete if in prone position
• must be “rolled” into supine (face up) position in order to access airway
• person at head stays at head until athlete secure

Question 9

concussion:

Answer 9

traumatic brain injury altering the way the brain functions

Question 10

signs and symptoms (concussion):

Answer 10

headache/pressure in head, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, amnesia, dizziness/ “seeing stars”, ringing in ears, nausea/vomiting, slurred speech, delayed response to questions, appearing dazed, fatigue

Question 11

some delayed or immediate symptoms (concussion):

Answer 11

concentration/memory complaints, irritability/personality changes, sensitivity to light, sleep disturbances, psychological problems and depression, disorders of taste/smell

Question 12

treatment (concussion):

Answer 12

call 911/go to doctor depending on severity, during 1st 24 hrs someone wake you up every 2-3 hrs, take over-counter medication, rest, avoid sports (until cleared)

Question 13

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

Answer 13

brain degeneration caused by repeated head trauma

Question 14

symptoms (CTE):

Answer 14

impulse control problems, aggression, mood swings, depression, paranoia, anxiety, short term memory loss, confusion, impaired judgement, dememtia

Question 15

prevention (concussions):

Answer 15

wear helmet, play safe