Concussion

Question 1

Defined as a transient and reversible posttraumatic alteration in mental status lasting from seconds to minutes

Answer 1

Concussion

Question 2

Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Memory disturbance, Rapid mood swings, Sleep disturabnces, Loss of consciousness

Answer 2

Signs and symptoms of concussion

Question 3

Glasgow coma scale & CT

Answer 3

Diagnosis of concussion

Question 4

Assesses eye, verbal and motor responses

Answer 4

Glasgow coma scale

Question 5

Discharge and observation with normal CT, neurological function

Answer 5

Treatment of concussion - For mild injuries

Question 6

Intubation, ventilation, control intrcranial pressure

Answer 6

Treatment of concussion - For moderate to severe