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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries: Key Terms and Concepts for Athletic Trainers

This document explores essential terminology related to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), providing insight into their mechanisms of injury (MOI), symptoms (S/S), diagnosis, prognosis, and care plans. It includes a lab assignment designed for students to engage with peers on TBI knowledge and answers to significant questions raised by the “Big Hits, Broken Dreams” documentary. The aim is to emphasize the importance of having certified athletic trainers at schools and the long-term implications of head injuries in athletes.

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries: Key Terms and Concepts for Athletic Trainers

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  1. Traumatic Brain Injuries (or TBIs) Alyssa Emanuelson, MS, MAT, ATC Licensed Athletic Trainer

  2. Terms to know (for the semester) • MOI or • HOW • S/S or • Signs are • Bleeding, bruising, someone wobbling around, slurred speech, etc… • Symptoms • Pain, nausea, ringing in the ears, auras,

  3. More Terms to Know • Diagnosis or dx • Prognosis • Plan of Care

  4. Traumatic Brain Injuries • Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBIs • Occurs when: • For example

  5. Lab Assignment • You are to work on your own for 20 minutes and answer the questions on the sheet provided. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper… • After 20 minutes, you have 5 minutes to compare your answers to your peers. • Turn your answers into the tray up front when you are done. • Also, get onto Miss E’s webpage and write down the questions on Slides 6 and 7. Both are assignments!

  6. Big Hits, Broken Dreams Video Questions • Who was Jaquan Waller? • What does the term “bell rung” mean? • What are some of the s/s someone deals with after a head injury? • What is the problem with second guessing a head injury? • What is a certified athletic trainer? • How can an athletic trainer help reduce the use of TBIs/concussions? • Why do you need to sit out after a concussion? • What are some long term effects of a concussion or multiple TBIs?

  7. Big Hits, Broken Dreams Written Response • Write a one page response that answers the question based on what you see in this documentary: • Should all high schools be required to have a certified athletic trainer on site? Why or why not?

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