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*Definition: Concussion symptoms that continue beyond the expected 7-10d recovery period <ref>Haydel, M. Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Emergency Department. EB Medicine. Sept 2012; Vol 14</ref> | |||
**Patients with more severe symptoms on initial presentation may be more at risk | |||
**History of migraine, depression, anxiety also a possible risk factor | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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*[[Depression]] | *[[Depression]] | ||
*[[Anxiety]] | *[[Anxiety]] | ||
*Anosmia and decreased taste | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Discharge | *Discharge | ||
**Refer to TBI clinic or neuropsychologist, if | **Refer to TBI clinic or neuropsychologist, if availabe | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 10 October 2018
Background
- Definition: Concussion symptoms that continue beyond the expected 7-10d recovery period [1]
- Patients with more severe symptoms on initial presentation may be more at risk
- History of migraine, depression, anxiety also a possible risk factor
Clinical Features
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Decreased concentration
- Memory problems
- Sleep disturbance
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Visual disturbances
- Judgment problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anosmia and decreased taste
Differential Diagnosis
Head trauma
- Traumatic brain injury
- Orbital trauma
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Scalp laceration
- Skull fracture
- Pediatric head trauma
Evaluation
- Neuropsychological testing
- Symptom checklist
Management
- Symptomatic management is mainstay of therapy
- Avoid re-injury
Disposition
- Discharge
- Refer to TBI clinic or neuropsychologist, if availabe
See Also
- Head trauma (main)
- Mild traumatic brain injury (Concussion)
External Links
References
- ↑ Haydel, M. Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Emergency Department. EB Medicine. Sept 2012; Vol 14