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10 Cards in this Set
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Concussion |
Injury to the brain due to impact Concussion scales-memory, HAs, pupil size, eye tracking, cognition, balance |
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Brain contusion |
Bruising or swelling of the brain, commonly subdural hematoma Zach Lystadt injury |
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Spina Bifida |
Defect in Spinal column where spinal cord protrudes outside of the vertebrae |
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Hydrocephalus |
Overproduction of CSF (cerebral spinal fluid), head swells Treated with a shunt to drain excessive fluid |
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Cerebral Palsy |
Damage to the cerebral as a fetus Presents with lack of motor coordination, some more severe |
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Alzheimer's Disease |
Degeneration of neurons in the brain Poor memory, safety issues |
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Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis |
Degeneration of motor neurons leading to loss of muscle control and eventually death. Lou Gherig's disease. |
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Multiple Sclerosis |
Patches on the brain due to destruction of the myelin sheath Symptoms include muscle weakness, unsteady walking, and paresthesias (tingling) |
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Parkinson's disease |
Disease in neurotransmitters in the brain Symptoms include tremors, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, "freezing" episodes |
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Paralysis |
Loss of movement or sensation in part of the body. common with spimal cord injuries or traumatis brain injuries Hemiplegia- paralysis to one side of the body. Typically due to a stroke. Paraplegia- paralysis to 2 limbs, typically LEs Quadraplegia- paralysis to 4 limbs, both LEd and UEs |
