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What happens in Rotational Injuries?

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skull rotates as brain remains stationary.

Angular forces on the brain and resuls in either focal or diffuse brain damage.

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What is a concussion characterized by?

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Altered awareness and loss of memory immediately after traumatic incident.
obvious pathologic brain changes may be absent on imaging

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What are some behavioral changes of a concussion

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  • tiredness
  • mre distracted as a child
  • irritable
  • extra clingy to parent
  • distrubance in sleep
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how long do symptoms last for a concussion

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Days to a few months are very typical

*Children may take longer than adults to recover after concussion

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What are examples of primary brain damage

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  • Contusion
  • Skull Fractures
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury
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What is a contusion

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bruising of the crests of gyri in the cerebral hemispheres; occurs following blunt trauma
-Usually in frontal/temporal lobes

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What is skull fractures

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seen in both closed head injuries and open, compound head injuries

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What is intracranial hemorrhages (2 types)

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  1. Extradural (epidural): occur due to a tearing of an artery in the brain
  2. Intradural: subdural and Inracerebral and result from trauma or rupture of a congenital vascular abnormality
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What is Diffuse Axonal Injury

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  • not seen on imaging
  • usually occurs with rotational injury within cranial vault-
  • present with more severe symptoms than othe orms of TBI
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What are examples of Secondary Brain Damage

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  • Cerebral Edema
  • Intracranial Pressure increases
  • Herniation syndromes
  • Hypoxic-Ischemic INjury
  • Neurochemical Events
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What is the most frequently occuring secondary brain damage from trauma

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Cerebral Edema

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How do infants accomodate from increased intracranial pressure

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  • You see swelling in head bc head isn’t fully set
  • sutures aren’t fully formed
  • seen more in the frontal lobe
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Result of herniation syndromes

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Result from displacement of brain by expanding lesion and cerebral edema

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Neurochemical Events

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Oxygen free radicals are released, causing damage

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What are other consequences from brain damage

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Hydrocephalus
Seizures
Infections
Endocrine Disorders

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What is the #1 predictor of the timeline of recovery of injury

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DEPENDS! haha
#1 predictor is length of the coma (unconscious state)
-Most recovery is in first few months but can take up to 3 years

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What are 3 examples of Coma Scales

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Glasgow Coma Scales

Children’s Coma Scale (

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What is an assessment for orientation and amnesia

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Children’s Orientation and Amnesia Test (COAT) –reliable for ages 4-15

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What is the duration of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA)

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higher predictive factor of future memory function than coma scales

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What is the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning

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descriptive scale of cognitive and behavioral functioning

The Limitation: “phase of recovery” and prediction of discharge functional ratings is often poorly related

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Describe the Glasgow Coma Scale

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Standarized for assessing neurologic status of a trauma

Based on patient’s best response to : MOTOR ACTIVITY, VERBAL RESPONSE, AND EYE OPENING

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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at C1-C4?

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  • sipping or blowing to independently control power wheelchair, power tilt mechanism and environmental controls
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What is the transfer ability for a C1-C4 injury?

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dependent for all transfers

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What is the capability for a C1-C4 injury in doing their ADLs?

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dependent for dressing, bathing, and bowel/bladder management

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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at C5?
- addition of biceps and deltoids | - can propel a manual wheelchair with hand rims for short distances on level surfaces
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What is the transfer ability for a C5 injury?
- able to assist with transfers and bed mobility
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What ability does a C5 injury in doing their ADLs?
able to assist with feeding, grooming with adaptive equipment and set up; dependent for dressing and bathing
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at C6?
- addition of pectoralis | - able to independently use manual wheelchair with projections on the hand rims
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What is the transfer ability for a C6 injury?
assists with sliding board transfers
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What ability does a C6 injury have in doing their ADLs?
- independent with self care with equipment - independent with UE dressing, assists with lower - I. with bowel program, needs assistance with bladder program
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at C7-T1?
- addition of triceps | - able to independently propel a manual wheelchair on level surfaces
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What is the transfer ability for a C7- T1 injury?
independent transfers with or without sliding board
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What ability does a C7-T1 injury have in doing their ADLs?
- independent with adaptive equipment | - can drive a car with hand controls
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at T4-T6?
- addition of upper abdominals | - can ambulate with RGOs for short distances with a walker
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What is the transfer ability for a T4-T6 injury?
independent transfers with or without sliding board
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What ability does a T4-T6 injury have in doing their ADLs?
independent for grooming, bowel, bladder, dressing, and bathing
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at T9-T12?
- addition of lower abs | - household ambulation with RGOs or HKAFOs and AD
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What is the transfer ability for a T9-T12 injury?
independent transfers with or without sliding board
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What ability does a T9-T12 injury have in doing their ADLs?
independent for grooming, bowel, bladder, dressing, and bathing
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at L2-L4?
- addition of gracilis, iliopsoas, QL | - functional ambulation with KAFOs and crutches
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What is the transfer ability for a L2-L4 injury?
independent transfers with or without sliding board
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What ability does a L2-L4 injury have in doing their ADLs?
independent for grooming, bowel, bladder, dressing, and bathing
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What is the mobility capabilities for an injury at L4-L5?
- addition of hamstrings, quads, and ant. tib | - able to amb. with AFOs with or without AD
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What is the transfer ability for a L4-L5 injury?
independent transfers with or without sliding board
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What ability does a L4-L5 injury have in doing their ADLs?
independent for grooming, bowel, bladder, dressing, and bathing
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What is the purpose of surgery in a SCI?
muscle transfers with the purpose of restoring function
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How is spasticity medically treated in SCI?
baclofen or botulinum toxin
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How is pain medically treated for SCI?
- nociceptive and neuropathic - surgical procedures for pain relief - spinal cord stimulators
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Which tendons are prone to contractures?
hip flexors, hamstring, Achilles tendon | biceps if bed bound
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What should therapists work on?
ROM, strengthening, aerobic and endurance conditioning, locomotive training (orhoses)
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What's important when the child is transitioning into school/community?
- documentation by PT - COMMUNICATION: equipment needs, school setting, community resources - Education: caregivers, school employees
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What are SCI kiddos at an increased risk of?
- hip subluxation - scoliosis - skin integrity issues - renal disease - osteoporosis - depression
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Which two tests may be appropriate to use when evaluating a child who has a TBI?
WeeFIM and PEDI
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Where may the Hetertrophic Ossificans be located if present?
Occurs in areas exposed to a lot friction, such as the elbows.
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Coma Stimulation Program - Low Cognitive Level: _____ Mid Cognitive Level: _____ Higher Cognitive Level: _____
Stimulation, Structure, School/Community Reintegration
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Severity of injuries decreases if the height is less than __ feet
10 ft
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What type of event causes a TBI?
When an external, mechanical force impacts the head
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Anytime someone has a TBI, there will be......
some change in consciousness - could be diminshed or altered in some way - can range from brief lethargy to prolonged unconsciousness - can result in brain death
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TBIs are NOT related to a brain insult that occurs at _____.
birth | - they are NOT congenital
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What are the peak periods of incidence for pediatric TBIs?
- Less than 4 years old AND - 15-19 years old
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Do males or females have a higher incidence for TBIs?
Male | 2:1
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T/F : Death rates are inversely related to socioeconomic status.
True
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TBI is the leading cause of death and disability for which age group?
1-19 year olds
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What are some common causes of falls in pediatric patients?
they are learning how to move, clumsy, gaining balance, gaining confidence, etc
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What are the causes of TBIs?
1. Falls (35%-50%) - usually under 12 months, with under 6 months experiencing greater injuries 2. MVAs (25%) - 5-9 years old 3. Gunshot Wounds - school aged children 4. Abuse/Assault - 0-4 years old 5. Sports/Recreational Activity - School aged children (29%) and adolescents
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What should you do if you suspect your pediatric patient is being abused?
- Do NOT approach/confront the patient or parent | - You are a mandatory reporter
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What are the 2 possible mechanisms of injury for a TBI?
1. Impression | 2. Acceleration/Deceleration injuries
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What is Impression?
When a solid object hits a stationary head
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Explain Acceleration/Deceleration injuries.
1. Translational - Coup - 1st - Countcoup- 2nd 2. Rotational - Skull rotates as the brain remains stationary
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What kinds of forces are experienced with a rotational injury?
Shearing and twisting
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3 Causes of SCIs in children
Motor Vehicle Accident Birth Trauma Child Abuse
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Good seat belt fit
- Booster (bubble bum) - lap belt on lap, not belly - knee bend without slouching - shoulder belt comfortable
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Bad seat belt fit
- No booster - lap belt on soft belly - slouching - shoulder belt uncomfortable

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