Lecture I Outline:
I Concussion defined:
A. Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury terminology
B. Zurich guidelines
II. Frequency of concussion
A. Reported concussions
B. Likelihood of unreported concussions
III. Symptoms of concussion
A. Cognitive
B. Psychological
C. Physical
IV. Typical resolution of concussion symptoms
V. Post concussion syndrome
VI. Neuropsychological testing
VII. Concussions in children versus adults
VIII. Pathophysiological changes of concussion
A. Sufficient G-force event
B. Neurotransmitter alterations
C. Cellular membrane changes
D. Cerebral edema
E. Second impact syndrome
F. Diffuse axonal injury
G. Amyloid plaques
H. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
I. Tau deposition
J. Autopsy syudies
IX. Advanced imaging of brain injuries
A. Magnetic resonance imaging
B. Diffusion tensor imaging
X. Experiences of rehabilitation specialists
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