MPII002-2.1 Describe how to recognise and manage head injuries including: ⍕ concussion ⍕ skull fracture ⍕ cerebral compression Any head injury is a potentially serious condition. Many injuries to the head lead to unconsciousness, which puts the airway at risk. The below are 3 conditions that may be present in a head injury: Concussion: A concussion is normally by a blow to the head, a child may be unconscious for a short amount of time after which they should start to come round and recover completely. Signs for this sort of injury would be a bump, bruising or swelling. A headache, nausea or vomiting and possibly drowsiness or blurred vision.
Introduction When an athlete sustains an injury while playing the sport that they love, it can have a debilitating effect. Depending on the injury, not only can they be forced to miss a significant amount of playing time (which can affect their livelihood) while they go through rehab, they also lose a huge piece of themselves. The physical part of an injury is only half the battle athletes have to face. Thoughts, feelings and spirit all contribute to sport performance, and are important parts of every athlete (Brehm, 2008). Injuries cause extreme pain, limit movements and depending on the severity, can require a large amount of time for rehab.
TBI or concussions can cause long-term or short-term brain damage among a long list of effects. It is dangerous but the effects can be cured or altered by early detection. TBI or traumatic brain injury being synonymous with concussion is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts brain function. There have been many different, yet the same, definitions of concussion over the years, decades and even centuries. The Oxford English Dictionary defines concussion as the action of violently shaking or agitating; particularly, the shock of impact or injury caused to the brain, spine, or other part by the shock of a heavy blow, fall, etc.
Football Too Dangerous? High School Football has become more dangerous over the years due to the causes of brain disease, Concussions and fractures. High school football players nationally, have sustained more than half a million injuries. High School football has been shown to become more dangerous due to high levels of ankle and knee injuries. The player’s positions that sustained more of these tragic injuries were “Running Backs” also “Linebackers”.
Most football players wont even realize when they have concussions. When a football player experiences a concussion they experience a temporary, trauma- induced an alteration in mental status (Tyler and Nelson 1). Also the player will hear a “bell-ringing” noise, which can cause lasting physical and mental injury, or even result in death (1). According to Tyler and Nelson, “Studies released by the American Academy of Neurology and the National Brain Injury Association indicate that 10% of college and 20% of high school football players receive brain injuries in any given season” (1). Many f these concussions are temporary, but if a player receives their first concussion are four times more likely to receive a second than someone who has never had one (1).
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when an external force causes brain dysfunction. A mild TBI can be a concussion that is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that change the way brain works. It can cause a loss of consciousness for a few seconds to minutes or the person may seem dazed and confused. A change in mental status at the time of the injury or loss of consciousness is the reason a diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury is made (Brain Injury Alliance Utah). Most people recover from mild TBIs quickly and fully (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013).
In moderate to severe traumatic brain injury there could be permanent memory loss, trouble with speech and loss of coordination among other visible and invisible symptoms. Since the individual did not have these issues prior to the injury they will most likely have a negative effect at first. Due to the loss of abilities, they may experience mood changes, anger, depression or anxiousness. These internal psychological challenges may also be compounded by the social anxiety they may feel. Unfortunately, the general society is unforgiving toward those with special needs or differences.
Individuals with Parkinson’s may have limb rigidity which can affect their ability of movement and cause limitations. When moving the individual into certain positions you must make sure not to force the rigid limbs as this can cause further pain and discomfort. Individuals who have suffered a
They both have the concept of saving a life, but just have different ways of doing it. Patch’s is more of the unorthodox practice and can go really great, or go really sour. If Patch has a more understanding of personal information about a person, then he can rule out certain diseases or treatments needed for the patient. By doing this, he can save lots of time and possible save a life if under a time frame. But if Patch was too attach to the patient, he could also make a totally wild off the chart procedure and could cause more damage or be fatal to the patient.
One important effect is the damage you can do to your body. Drinking can lead to severe illness and even eventual death; some health consequences to consider might be liver disease, kidney failure and, for pregnant women, the loss of their unborn child. Another detriment is that an addiction could lead to drinking and driving; possibly causing a fatal car accident for either yourself and/or an innocent by stander. Another concern to consider is the relationships alcohol can destroy. Alcohol abuse can have very serious affect on a person’s temperament, which can lead to spousal and even child abuse.