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mTBI
mild traumatic brain injury
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Symptom for mTBI include | loss of consciousness loss of memory confusion physical weakness |
Military mTBI not necessarily sustained via physical blow to the head but | Typically the result of a closed-head injury from an explosion or blast from IEDs. Sound pressure wave causes barotrauma from over and under pressurization, affecting fluid and air-filled cavities |
Neurological impairments may include: | damage to white matter neurotransmitter impairments |
Immediate symptoms for mTBI | Headaches Dizziness Irritability Fatigue Poor Concentration |
Important to prevent 2nd injury | No Same Day Return to Play |