A key issue in the diagnosis of mTBI is the identification of clinical markers that may be used to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the injury. The classical diagnostic tool remains the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). It is however, known that it is possible for an individual to suffer neurological insult and remain asymptomatic. It is also known that it is possible for an individual to suffer neurological insult and remain unaware of the injury due to a lack of knowledge of brain trauma, of its manifest symptoms, a misinterpretation of the associated signs and symptoms, or due to cognitive masking associated with the injury itself.
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Category Archives: Concussion Research Group
PCS Thesis – Critique
This is a holding post. I wish to keep this sequence of posts on PCS together in a consecutive sequence. I have had some difficulties this week and have not been able to fully organize the data for presentation. The intent is to return and properly complete the post as soon as I am able.
PCS Thesis – Face Validity
This is a holding post. I wish to keep this sequence of posts on PCS together in a consecutive sequence. I have had some difficulties this week and have not been able to fully organize the data for presentation. The intent is to return and properly complete the post as soon as I am able.