Consussion Flashcards
Do sport related concussions need to be from a direct blow to the head
no, could be from elsewhere with an impulsive force transmitted to the head
what percentage of concussion cases have prolonged symptoms?
10-15%
what percentage of concussion resolve within 7-10 days?
85-90%
In relation to injury mechanics, acceleration can lead to what 3 types of forces
shear, tensile, compressive
The secondary impact from a concussion is know as …
the contrecoup
what are the 4 primary domains of concussion signs and symptoms
migraine (physical)
neuropsychiatric (emotion related)
sleep
cognitive (fatigue and fogginess)
what 3 things should you always ask when assessing concussion symptoms
- on a scale od 0-100% how do you feel
- what makes you not 100%
- SCAT5 checklist
Other than SCAT5 what are 4 other assessment tools
Field SCAT5
king-Devick
Balance (Balance error scoring system (BESS))
Subjective assessment
when might neuroimaging be used in clinical evaluation of concussions?
when suspicion of intracerebral structural lesion exists
how many days is the expected gradual resolution of a concussion
7-10 days
what are the 4 steps of return to learning?
- daily activities
- school activities
- return to school part time
- return to school full time
what are the 6 steps of return to play?
- symptom-limited activity (ADL)
- light aerobic exercise
- sport-specific exercise
- non-contact training drills
- full contacts training drills
- Return to play/sport
what is the minimum number of hours needed between each return to play steps?
24 hours
what is second impact syndrome?
A rare condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed
What is the mortality rate of second impact syndrome?
50%
