Biology with Mrs. McGaffin



4848044-612474 MEDICAL REPORTPatient: Athlete CCase: Football Incident Injury Area: Head Case: During a football game, an 18 year-old male high school student became unconscious after an aggressive tackle. ?He is a nationally ranked football player in the position of defensive end. He was performing a high impact block and became tangled with another team mate and fell, landing with full pressure on his head. His brain scan image is below:?History: This is patient’s first head injury. He practices competitive football at least 2 to 3 hours daily, and competes locally and regionally during the regular season. Physical Examination: Patient Height: 6’-3”Patient Weight: 230lbsASSESSMENT RESULTS: Loss of consciousness Confusion and DisorientationHeadache and IrritabilityInitial blurred vision1778017145Medical notes: ? Concussions are the most common type of traumatic head injury (TBI) and they possess varying degrees of severity and side-effects. Concussions result from a non-penetrating blow or impact to the skull. The brain can collide with the inside surface of the skull. Concussions may be mild, moderate, or severe, generally depending on the symptoms.Source: ................
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