Traumatic Brain Injury

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What is the definition of TBI?

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Brain dysfunction due to outside blow to the head or violent jolt of the body

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What does TBI stand for?

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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What is the GCS Scale used for?

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Measures the consciousness of a person

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How long do the symptoms for a CTE last?

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24/7, 365 days a year

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What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

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An injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.

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Who can get a TBI?

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Anyone at any age

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What changes in behavior can occur in children with a TBI?

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Persistent repetition of words or actions

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A TBI can impact____________parts of the body.

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Cognitive, behavior, mood, eyes, muscular, speech, gastrointestinal, and vision.

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What is the primary mechanism that causes a concussion?

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Forces causing rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain

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A concussion is caused by a blow to the head, face, neck, or somewhere else on the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.

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True