Concussion

Question 1

Describe the areas of the brain:

Frontal:
Occipital:
Parietal:
Temporal:

Answer 1

Frontal:
- Personality changes
Occipital:
- center for vision
Parietal:
- proprioception, sensory processing & speech
Temporal:
- memory & word understanding

Question 2

What % of concussions resolve in 7 to 10 days?

Answer 2

80-90%

Question 3

What is the balance error scoring system used for?

Answer 3

Identify acute postural stability deficits lasting 72 hours following a concussion

Question 4

What tool should be used in children 5 to 12 years old?

Answer 4

Child SCAT3

Question 5

When can a child return to play?

Answer 5

No RTP before a child has managed to return to school

Question 6

What is the NATA’s position on CT scans?

Answer 6

A CT scan is often indicated emergently if a focal injury such as an acute subdural or epidural bleed is suspected