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==Background==
==Background==
 
*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==
*Most common symptoms
*[[Headache]]
**Headache
*[[Dizziness]]
**Dizziness
*Decreased concentration
**Decreased concentration
*Memory problems
**Memory problems
*Sleep disturbance
**Sleep Disturbance
*Irritability
**Irritability
*Fatigue
**Fatigue
*[[Visual disturbances]]
**Visual disturbances
*Judgment problems
**Judgment problems
*[[Depression]]
**Depression
*[[Anxiety]]
**Anxiety
*Anosmia and decreased taste
*Cluster of symptoms becomes chronic ie for 6 weeks


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Management==
==Management==
*Symptom management
*Symptomatic management is mainstay of therapy
**Appropriate referral to TBI clinic or Neuropsychologist
*Avoid re-injury


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Outpatient
*Discharge
**Refer to TBI clinic or neuropsychologist, if availabe


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Neurology]]
[[Category:Trauma]]

Revisión actual - 21:36 10 oct 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

Differential Diagnosis

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

External Links

References

  1. Haydel, M. Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Emergency Department. EB Medicine. Sept 2012; Vol 14