Concussion Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the areas of the brain:
Frontal:
Occipital:
Parietal:
Temporal:
A
Frontal: - Personality changes Occipital: - center for vision Parietal: - proprioception, sensory processing & speech Temporal: - memory & word understanding
2
Q
What % of concussions resolve in 7 to 10 days?
A
80-90%
3
Q
What is the balance error scoring system used for?
A
Identify acute postural stability deficits lasting 72 hours following a concussion
4
Q
What tool should be used in children 5 to 12 years old?
A
Child SCAT3
5
Q
When can a child return to play?
A
No RTP before a child has managed to return to school
6
Q
What is the NATA’s position on CT scans?
A
A CT scan is often indicated emergently if a focal injury such as an acute subdural or epidural bleed is suspected
