Concussions & Brain Injuries

What are some common symptoms of CTE?

• Memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, dementia

• Muscle weakness, fatigue, insomnia

• Nausea, vomiting, dizziness

• Headache, fever, joint pain

How should concussions be managed?

• Follow the concussion protocol, rest, gradually return to activities, monitor symptoms, seek medical attention if needed.

• Avoid seeking medical attention at all costs

• Immediately resume intense physical exercise

• Ignore the symptoms and continue regular activities

What are the different types of skull fractures?

• circular fractures

• comminuted fractures

• transverse fractures

• linear fractures, depressed fractures, basilar fractures, diastatic fractures

Name one long-term effect of CTE.

• Joint pain

• Headache

• Memory loss

• Nausea

Which type of skull fracture is most severe?

• Linear skull fracture

• Basilar skull fracture

• Comminuted skull fracture

• Depressed skull fracture

What is the role of imaging in diagnosing skull fractures?

• Imaging can only detect fractures in extremities, not the skull

• Imaging only shows soft tissue injuries, not fractures

• Imaging provides detailed images of the skull bones to identify fractures or abnormalities.

• Imaging is not useful in diagnosing skull fractures

What are the immediate steps to take when a concussion is suspected?

• Continue playing the sport

• Ignore the symptoms

• Apply ice immediately

• Remove from play, evaluate signs and symptoms, seek medical attention, monitor for worsening symptoms.

What are the potential complications of skull fractures?

• Hair loss, memory improvement, weight gain

• Bleeding in the brain, infection, brain damage, nerve damage, death

What is the MOST obvious sign of a brain injury?

• Headache

• Unequal Pupils

• Tinnitus

• Nausea Vomiting

Concussions are caused by the brain doing what?

• Swelling

• Bleeding

• Shrinking

• Bouncing off the skull