Concussions Bria Powell Graham Gamble. Pathology  A traumatic brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body.

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Concussions Bria Powell Graham Gamble

Pathology  A traumatic brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body

Parts of Nervous System  Brain  Symptoms: Physical (i.e., loss of consciousness, amnesia) Behavioral changes (i.e., irritability) Somatic (i.e., headache)/Cognitive (i.e., feeling like in a fog) symptoms Sleep disturbances (i.e., drowsiness) Cognitive impairment (i.e., slowed reaction time)

Causes  The head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head  A fall  Sports activity  Car Accident

Therapy  Don’t play sports until you’re cleared by a professional  Acetaminophen (Tylenol for headache)  Avoid alcohol, etc.  When brain damage or bleeding is present, go to a hospital.  Avoid brain activity: reading, watching TV, etc.

Progression/Expected Outcome  Recovery takes time may be days, weeks, or months  Problems go away slowly