NR 603 Week 1 - Compare and Contrast Post Concussive Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury (2021)

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Week 1: Compare and Contrast Assignment No unread replies.No replies. Compare and contrast the following diagnoses as assigned: Student Last Name -Topic (Find the corresponding first letter of you... r last name to find your topic assignment for this discussion) A-I - Compare and Contrast Dementia and Delirium J-Q = Compare and Contrast Post Concussive Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury R-Z = Migraine Headache and Post Concussive Syndrome First post due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT Please see the assignment guidelines and grading rubric in the course resource section. INITIAL POST DUE WEDNESDAY: Professor and Class, I will compare and contrast post concussive syndrome (PCS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the following areas: presentation, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. TBI has many definitions that include an insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness, leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions. PCS is often the result of a mild TBI and includes symptoms of headache, dizziness, agitation or anxiety, and cognitive impairment. The pathophysiology and other aspects of TBI is much less controversial and more understood compared to PCS; however, up to 80% of patients with mild to moderate TBI will experience some PCS. PresentationPost Concussive Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury 2 Traumatic brain injury (TBI)  Lacerations  Hematomas  Fractures  Altered or decreased level of consciousness  Intoxication from alcohol Post concussive syndrome (PCS)  Sometimes there is a brief loss of consciousness  Patients with PCS will frequently tell bystanders that they are ok right after impact but others will notice mild changes in behavior.  Irritability, sleeplessness, depression, and malaise can persist for months after the injury. Pathophysiology Traumatic brain injury (TBI) [Show More]

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