Naslov
Vomiting as a reliable sign of concussion

Autori
Ledić, Darko ; Šoša, Ivan ; Strenja Linić, Ines ; Cvijanović, Olga ; Kovačević, Miljenko ; Desnica, Andrej ; Baniček, Ivanka

Izvornik
Medical hypotheses (0306-9877) 78 (2012), 1; 23-25

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
concussion; mild traumatic brain injury; vomiting; box

Sažetak
Concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, with headache being the most frequent symptom of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) (including dizziness, vomiting, nausea, lack of motor coordination or difficulty balancing). Concussion may be caused by a blow to the head, or by acceleration forces without a direct impact. Often, MTBI occurs as the result of a sports injury. Loss of consciousness is always present, unlike vomiting. Therefore, we hypothesize vomiting to be considered as a cardinal sign of concussion. Stimulation of vomiting centres finally triggers vomiting. Professional boxers and mixed martial arts competitions reluctantly agree with stringent rules and protective clothing. We discuss the issue of further protection for those engaged in these and other sports.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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