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What is a concussion?
What is a concussion?
As defined by the Children's Hospital of Orange County, “a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is defined as a transient neurologic change resulting from a biomechanical impact to the head”. (Roman, 1)
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Signs
Observable Signs
Appears fazed or stunned
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows mood, behavior, or personality change
Moves clumsily
Reported Signs
Headache or pressure in head
Nausea or vomiting
Bothered by light or sound
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
Just not feeling right or feeling down
Short Term Symptoms
Headaches
Dizziness and balance problems
Light or sound sensitivity
Slower processing
Short term memory loss
Depression
Irritability
Long Term Symptoms
Long Term Symptoms
Cognitive impairment
Sensory process impairment
Abnormal brain waves
Motor skills decline
Communication problems
Neurodegeneration
Emotional Disturbances
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