Citation

Corwin DJ, Grady MF, Master CL, Joffe MD, Zonfrillo MR. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 2021; 37(7): 371-379.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/PEC.0000000000002498

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury, is a common injury encountered by providers caring for pediatric patients in the emergency department (ED) setting. Our understanding of the pathophysiologic basis for symptom and recovery trajectories for pediatric concussion continues to rapidly evolve. As this understanding changes, so do recommendations for optimal management of concussed youth. As more and more children present to EDs across the country for concussion, it is imperative that providers caring for children in these settings remain up-to-date with diagnostic recommendations and management techniques. This article will review the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of pediatric concussion in the ED setting.

Language: en