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Concussions are the most minor and most common type of Traumatic Brain Injury. Technically a concussion is a short loss of consciousness in response to a

CEN Outreach Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion

-?Egg Drop Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Simulation These activities may serve as a guide for instructors to use ... they have a TBI or concussion.

FATAL VISION® SIMULATION GOGGLES

Includes: Fatal Vision® Opioid goggle activity challenge with Activities: One additional Fatal Vision® Concussion Simulation.

Progressive Return to Activity Following Acute Concussion/Milt

Feb 23 2021 Progressive Return to Activity Following Acute Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ... in simulations

Original Research - Effects of a 60 Minute on Ice Game Simulation

BioSway technology measures individuals' balance using the Balance Error Scoring System. (BESS). Prior to incorporating BESS testing in concussion protocol

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Aug 3 2020 A concussion is also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This brochure will help you to recover as quickly and safely as possible.

Monmouth Medical Center Community Health Education July

Aug 3 2019 concussion simulation activities and safety information. The screenings will be held in Capelli Sports at Cedar Stars

CONCUSSION/MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:

Tasks or activities should be brief initially for 5-10 mins and then progressed depending on symptoms. • It is helpful when retuning to activity to pace

Progressive Return to Activity Following Concussion/mTBI Patient

Jun 22 2021 Follow-up: The above service member (SM) has been diagnosed with a concussion

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BioSway technology measures individuals' balance using the Balance Error Scoring. System (BESS). Prior to incorporating BESS testing in concussion protocol

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Guidance for Service Members With Symptoms Following a Concussion

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a head injury from a hit, blow or jolt to the head that:

Do not rush your progress.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Red Flags: When Should I Seek Help?

If you experience any of the following, contact your primary care manager immediately:

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HOW DO I FEEL TODAY?

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DAILY GUIDANCE

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

After Mandatory 24 Hours of Recovery:

Stage 1: Rest

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hold your breath or grunt*

After this stage, see your

primary care manager to discuss symptoms and determine next steps. * Pay attention to whether you are holding your breath when you bend

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Stage 3: Light Occupation-oriented Activity

Stage 4: Moderate Activity

90 minutes:

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Stage 5: Intensive Activity

See your primary care

manager in the morning after completing this stage to complete exertional testing.

Stage 6: Unrestricted Activity

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Practice good sleep habits (get 7-8 hours)

See Healthy Sleep fact sheet at

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Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

Do not rush your progress.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Red Flags: When Should I Seek Help?

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RATE YOUR SYMPTOMS:

Moderate

Severe

4Very Severe

HOW DO I FEEL TODAY?

RATE ON A SCALE OF 0 4

0 1 2 3 4

Loss of balance

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Headaches

Nausea

Sensitivity to light

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Forgetfulness, can"t

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Fatigue, loss of energy,

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DAILY GUIDANCE

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

After Mandatory 24 Hours of Recovery:

Stage 1: Rest

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Stage 2: Light Routine Activity

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Stage 3: Light Occupation-oriented Activity

Stage 4: Moderate Activity

90 minutes:

Stage 5: Intensive Activity

See your primary care

Stage 6: Unrestricted Activity

DO NOT!

DO NOT!

If your heart starts to race, immediately

STOP what you are doing and rest.

Practice good sleep habits (get 7-8 hours)

See Healthy Sleep fact sheet at