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12 Cards in this Set
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what is a concussion? |
a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic bio-mechanical factors |
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2 types of concusions |
1. linear 2. rotational |
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True of false?: he didn't hit his head therefore no concussion |
false: can be a direct blow or indirect that tranfers force to head |
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true or false?: there is a force gradient for concussion |
false: no agreed upon force threshold |
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true or false?: better helmets protect from concussions |
false: helmets protect skull fractures at high force velocities, concussions are lower impact linear or rotational forces |
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true or false?: concussions are getting worse |
false: we are just getting smarter about how to deal with concussions and when one occurs. no such thing as a minor, severe grade 1,2,3 concussion |
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true or false?: a concussion is worse when a person is unconscious or convusles |
false: there are modifying factors but they do not determine the extent of the injury |
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what is the guideline for children under 13 with a concussion |
same symptoms as adults but can't be treated the same never return to play the same day must be completely symptom free before return to play when in doubt sit them out |
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what is the guideline for the highschool athlete with a concussion |
with less than 15 min of symptoms sit out for 7 days remove from play |
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what is the guideline for the +13 with a concussion? |
Highschool 30 days College 7-10 days Pro 3-5 days and if less than 15 min symptoms they are allowed to play same day |
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what is second impact syndrome? |
a second concussion is recieved within the 14 day critical period |
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when preparing for return to play... |
must complete the list without any symptoms...if symptoms occur go back to previous stage after 24 hours symptom free |
