Concussion grading systems
Concussion Grading Systems
A concussion grading system is a method used by medical professionals to assess the severity of a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that shakes the brain inside the skull. There are several different concussion grading systems in use, each with its own criteria for determining the severity of the injury.
Pronunciation
- Concussion: /kənˈkʌʃən/
- Grading: /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
- Systems: /ˈsɪstəmz/
Etymology
The term "concussion" comes from the Latin concussus, which means "action of striking together." The term "grading" is derived from the Latin gradus, meaning "step or degree," and "system" comes from the Latin systema, meaning "an organized whole."
Related Terms
- Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)
- Post-concussion syndrome (PCS)
- Second impact syndrome (SIS)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Concussion Grading Systems
There are several different concussion grading systems, including the Cantu, Colorado Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology systems. Each system uses a different set of criteria to determine the severity of a concussion.
Cantu System
The Cantu System grades concussions based on the symptoms experienced after the injury, the duration of loss of consciousness, and the duration of post-traumatic amnesia.
Colorado Medical Society System
The Colorado Medical Society System grades concussions based on the presence or absence of loss of consciousness, the duration of loss of consciousness, and the duration of post-traumatic amnesia.
American Academy of Neurology System
The American Academy of Neurology System grades concussions based on the presence or absence of loss of consciousness, the duration of loss of consciousness, and the duration of post-traumatic amnesia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concussion grading systems
- Wikipedia's article - Concussion grading systems
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