Word Finder - concussion

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A violent collision or shock.

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An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.

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The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.

Suddenly a terrible concussion threw him backwards to the ground.

Again, there are chambers with drifts of snowy crystals of the sulphate of magnesia, the ceilings so thickly covered with their efflorescence that a loud concussion will cause them to fall like flakes of snow.

The nurses told us that she had bad concussion.

Mr Row was thrown on the way home, sustaining concussion of the brain.

Apart from minor concussion she seemed quite good considering.

Two fully charged pulse cells and five concussion grenades were snugly held in his chest webbing.

Instead, concussion occurs because the skull suddenly decelerates or stops, which causes the brain to be jarred against the skull.

Contact sports, especially football, hockey, and boxing, are among those most likely to lead to concussion.

Child abuse is, unfortunately, another common cause of concussion.

The person with a concussion may or may not lose consciousness from the blow; if he does lose consciousness, it will be for several minutes at the most.

The severity of concussion is graded on a three-point scale, used as a basis for treatment decisions.

It is very important for those attending an individual with a concussion to pay close attention to the person's symptoms and progression immediately after the accident.

The symptoms of concussion usually clear quickly and without lasting effect, if no further injury is sustained during the healing process.

Guidelines for returning to sports activities are based on the severity of the concussion.

Concussion usually leaves no lasting neurological problems.

Three ribs are broken and you have a concussion but the neck wound isn't deep; it's just a skin slash.

To add to Britain's troubles Billy Hall suffered concussion going down on a loose ball.

Downstairs, the new light fitting falls on Thelma's head, causing concussion.

If the public get hit on the head by the ball they could get concussion or even get killed.

Affected horses will usually move with their heels landing first to try to avoid concussion to the painful toe region.

I've been racing for 19 years and I've had mild concussion from previous shunts and going off the track.

I was carried home with cuts, bruises and a slight concussion.

That year I also enjoyed my first severe concussion!

A very serious concussion with several days of unconsciousness is also dangerous owing to the risk of the brain swelling.

Lessens the risk of jaw fractures, and brain concussion.

Upstairs, one frequently had to bend to avoid concussion on a beam or a sloping roofline.

The two types of mechanical stunning used were captive bolt stunners, and non-penetrating concussion stunners.

Another vast concussion made the ground writhe under the flying feet of his mount.

From a building standpoint, they're elevated beds on poles with enough overhead clearance under the bed to provide ease of use without risking a concussion.

A concussion is treated with rest and avoidance of contact sports.

Head trauma may cause a concussion, in which there is a brief loss of consciousness without visible structural damage to the brain.

A concussion can result from even minor blows to the head.

Concussion and lasting brain damage is an especially significant risk for boxers, since the goal of the sport is, in fact, to deliver a concussion to the opponent.

A grade 1 concussion can usually be treated with rest and continued observation alone.

Following a second grade 2 concussion, the person should remain symptom-free for two weeks before resuming contact sports.

A person with a grade 3 concussion (involving any loss of consciousness, no matter how brief) should be examined by a medical professional either on the scene or in an emergency room.

Studies of concussion in contact sports have shown that the risk of sustaining a second concussion is even greater than it was for the first if the person continues to engage in the sport.

While concussion usually resolves on its own without lasting effect, it can set the stage for a much more serious condition.

Second impact syndrome occurs when a person with a concussion, even a very mild one, suffers a second blow before fully recovering from the first.

Many cases of concussion can be prevented by using appropriate protective equipment.

Even worse, any impact to the head can result in concussion, and (as in every other case) medical evaluation is necessary.

The kidnappers were apprehended and the boy returned, though suffering from a severe concussion and broken arm.

Keywords; Short stay ward, head injury, post concussion syndrome.

Her right leg was shattered in multiple places, and she suffered a severe concussion which caused loss of memory, and more importantly to her career, speech problems.

However, keep in mind that not all injuries can be identified by sight, A concussion for instance, or a bruise covered by clothing.

Any maxillofacial injury may also prevent the passage of air or be severe enough to cause a concussion or more serious brain damage.

Very often athletes who have suffered a concussion are allowed to play again too soon, perhaps in the mistaken impression that the injury is not so bad if the player did not lose consciousness.

Anyone who has had one concussion is at increased risk of another one.

After an injury, craniosacral therapy may help healing and ease the headaches that follow a concussion or other head trauma.

If a concussion, bleeding inside the skull, or skull fracture is suspected, the person should be kept quiet in a darkened room, with head and shoulders raised slightly on pillow or blanket.