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Concussion is a trauma condition in which the brain is violently shaken against the skull. This causes swelling and contusion of the brain.
Signs and symptoms of concussion include:
- Unequal and unresponsive pupils.
- Confusion and vertigo.
- Sign of trauma to the head.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Headache and dizziness.
- Lowered GCS and altered Level of Consciousness
Patients with suspected concussion should be monitored closely for any deterioration with could indicate cerebral compression. If the patient was knocked out for any period they should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.
If you are in doubt of the severity of the condition, call the ambulance or refer to the patient to the nearest Emergency Department.
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Who can be affected by concusion?
Anyone
If you had a concusion is it safe to go to sleep?
After seeing a doctor, they will determine the severity and let you know.
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ovechkin
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Yes
How many hours do you stay up for if you get a concusion?
Forever
What are the most common injuries in high school football?
concusion
How did Marian Anderson dad die?
Marian Anderson's dad died of a head concusion. Something fell on him, was injured and soon died. :(- Kaylie
Why does a quarterback after running with the ball goes down head first?
to keep from a concusion
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No. He made up the excuse of a concusion to make Bella think that she didnt see what really happened. Because he didnt want to expose the secret of his family.
In which film does a girl suffer concusion during a tornado have strange and eccentric dreams?
The wizard of Oz.
What might be causing the left and right back of your skull to feel painful to touch?
Arthritis or a Concusion
Why is it bad if you get slapped in the head over and over?
It is bad because than you can passout or get a minor concusion
