Concussion can be described as a blow to the head and is characterised by a loss of consciousness for:
a. less than 10 minutes, leading to memory loss,migraine and paraesthesia
b. greater than 10 minutes, leading to memory loss,confusion and headaches.
c. greater than 5 minutes, leading to memory loss,confusion and headaches.
d. less than 5 minutes, leading to memory loss,
confusion and headaches.
d
Concussion is a type of cerebral injury that also has
symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, vomiting
and irritability.
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