Risks of Head Trauma

Understand head trauma risks like concussions, post-concussion syndrome, second impact syndrome, and CTE. Learn prevention & treatment.

Last name, first name Match the condition with the correct description. Post concussion syndrome The presence of concussion symptoms for an extended period of time Second impact syndrome Rapid brain swelling Chronic Traumatic Encepholapathy Progressive degenerative brain disease POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME All of the following may increase the risk of post-concussion syndrome EXCEPT: ADHD Depression History of concussion Intelligence level What is the proper treatment of post concussion syndrome? Call 9-1-1 and start CPR Continued physical and cognitive rest Surgery to repair damage All of the above List 8 signs and symptoms of post concussion syndrome. SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME What is the cause of second impact syndrome? Which of the following statements is NOT true? Second impact syndrome only occurs in individual’s over the age of 23 Second impact syndrome results in brain swelling which can have permanent effects on the brain Second impact syndrome is a devastating injury which requires immediate emergency care All of the above are true statements With second impact syndrome, the second injury is often minor or incidental. True False List 4 signs and symptoms of second impact syndrome. Second impact syndrome can be easily avoided by: Following return to play (RTP) stages after sustaining a concussion Educating athletes, parents and coaches on the signs and symptoms of concussions Waiting for all concussion symptoms to diminish before starting any physical activity All of the above are methods of prevention Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) What is the apparent cause of CTE? Suffering from two or more concussions within the same year Bleeding within the cerebral cortex Repetitive head trauma All of the above are causes of CTE Tau protein is necessary for normal nerve function, however an abnormal build up of it is problematic. Explain why. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be definitely diagnosed in individual’s post-mortem. True False List 6 signs and symptoms of CTE. All individuals whom participate in contact sports with develop CTE later in life. True False CTE can be cured through the use of medications. True False