TBI Flashcards
after the first TBI, the risk for a 2nd TBI increases…
3 times
after the 2nd TBI, the risk for a 3rd increases….
8 times
insult to the brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature. Caused by external physical force
TBI
head injury that is more diffuse in nature. Diffuse axonal injury
closed head injury
visible injury to brain caused by specific force to head. Located to focal part of brain
open head injury
6 phases of concussion recovery
- rest
- light aerobic/no resistance
- sport specific ex
- non-contact drills
- full contact
- game play
concussion recovery time frame
1 week minimum w/ out symptoms
physical changes associated w/ TBI (4) similar to SCI
- paralysis (1 or both sides)
- balance
- spasticity
- speech
systemic changes associated w/ TBI (4)
- incontinence
- headache
- seizures
- vitals
cognitive changes associated w/ TBI (4)
- memory
- concentration
- reading/writing
- organization
behavioral/emotional changes associated w/ TBI (4)
- egocentric
- frustration/aggressive
- no filter
- depression
8 stages of TBI recovery RLA
- no response
- generalized response
- localized response
- confused-agitated
- confused-inappropriate
- confused-appropriate
- automatic-appropriate
- purposeful-appropriate
no response to external stimuli. Pt appears to be in a deep sleep
level 1: no response
emerging signs of arousal. Reflexive, inconsistant response to stimuli. Eye opening
level 2: generalized response
signs of awareness. responds to pain. blinks w/ light
level 3: localized response