Concussion Evaluation and Management Flashcards
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Which grading scale for concussion severity was officially retired by major sports medicine organizations in favor of individualized assessment?
Answer: Cantu Grading System
The Cantu and other traditional grading systems were retired because concussion severity cannot be accurately determined at sideline and must be assessed individually over time.
A 16-year-old soccer player reports visual disturbances and photophobia after a head impact. Which cranial nerve is most likely implicated in the photophobia symptom?
Answer: Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)
Photophobia after concussion is primarily mediated by cranial nerve III (oculomotor), which controls the pupillary light reflex and is sensitive to light stimulation.
In the context of concussion management, what does 'cognitive rest' primarily involve?
Answer: Limiting mentally demanding activities that worsen symptoms
Cognitive rest involves limiting activities such as reading, screen time, and mentally demanding tasks that exacerbate concussion symptoms, not necessarily complete isolation.
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the ionic cascade following concussive injury, leading to the metabolic crisis?
Answer: Glutamate
Glutamate is massively released following concussive injury, activating NMDA receptors and triggering an ionic cascade that leads to the neurometabolic crisis.
A high school football player is cleared for return to play after concussion. During what stage of the graduated return-to-sport protocol can he first participate in non-contact training drills?
Answer: Stage 4
Stage 4 (sport-specific exercise) of the graduated return-to-sport protocol is when non-contact training drills are introduced after aerobic and sport-specific activities.
Which baseline testing tool assesses neurocognitive function, balance, and symptom reporting as part of a comprehensive concussion evaluation battery?
Answer: SCAT5
The SCAT5 (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5) is the most comprehensive sideline tool combining symptom evaluation, cognitive screening (SAC), and balance assessment (BESS).
Post-concussion syndrome is generally defined by symptom persistence beyond what timeframe in adults?
Answer: 4 weeks
Post-concussion syndrome is generally defined as persistent symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks in adults, though some definitions extend this to 3 months.