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Welcome to #Concussion Week! For the next 7 days, we’ll be focusing on pediatric concussion.
Why?
The prevalence is high, there are updates to practice guidelines, and your ED/acute care management has an important impact on outcomes. 🧵
Why?
The prevalence is high, there are updates to practice guidelines, and your ED/acute care management has an important impact on outcomes. 🧵
First, lets look at prevalence, follow-up and broad outcomes:
->200k/yr ED visits for pediatric concussion
-Only ~45% diagnosed in ED have f/u
-30% have symptoms >28 days, w/ physical, cognitive, emotional and social impacts
->200k/yr ED visits for pediatric concussion
-Only ~45% diagnosed in ED have f/u
-30% have symptoms >28 days, w/ physical, cognitive, emotional and social impacts
This #concussion week, we will
-Review concussion symptoms and accurate dx #FOAM #MedEd
-Discuss expected progression including recovery, expected time course, and when to refer early
-Outline recommended anticipatory guidance for recovery and activity management
-Have fun!
-Review concussion symptoms and accurate dx #FOAM #MedEd
-Discuss expected progression including recovery, expected time course, and when to refer early
-Outline recommended anticipatory guidance for recovery and activity management
-Have fun!
