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 Poirier, M. P., & Wadsworth, M. R. (2000).  Sports-related concussions. Pediatric Emergency Care, 16 (4). 278-783.
Type of Study: Summary
Purpose: Concussion is the most common head injury occurring in sports participation. The severity of the concussion range from a brief period of neural dysfunction to a prolonged period of unconsciouness with retrograd amnesia. Discusses the importance of having a systematic approach to an athelete who has suffered a concussion, through concussions grading scales and assessments.

 

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Conclusion:

 
  • Need for pediatric emergency medicine specialist be familiar with the initial assessment of the child or adolescent athlete who has sustained a sports-related concussion.
  • Need for the latest grading scales of concussion and the current recommendations for returning the athlete to competion.

 

 

 

  • Need for a systematic approach to the athlete who has suffered a concussion, with proper initial assessment, latest grading concussion scales, and recommendation for returning to competition, will minimize the risk of further injury or mortaility.

 

 
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