Across
- 1. Sudden trauma to the brain, commonly seen in sports injuries. (10 letters)
- 3. A tool used to assess the severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury. (3 letters)
- 4. This reflex is absent in brain death, indicating loss of brainstem function. (7 letters)
- 5. Seizure involving sudden muscle rigidity followed by violent muscle contractions. (5,- 6 letters)
- 8. Medication that can dissolve a clot during an ischemic stroke. (3 letters, abbreviation)
- 9. The phase of a seizure that occurs after convulsions stop. (9 letters)
Down
- 1. A state of unresponsiveness or lack of consciousness lasting more than 30 minutes after a traumatic brain injury. (4 letters)
- 2. This type of stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked by a clot. (8 letters)
- 4. A surgical procedure to remove part of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain. (11 letters)
- 5. A brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain, often called a "mini-stroke." (3 letters)
- 6. A non-contrast imaging technique often used to assess brain injury or bleeding. (2 letters, abbreviation)
- 7. Condition where there's a rapid increase in brain pressure. (3 letters)