Concussion in Children Concussion in children is common. Parents often ask, When it is safe for a child to return to play or other activities? and How can I help my child recover from a concussion? Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children Very young children (i.e. infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) frequently sustain bumps and bruises to their heads from a host of mechanisms including falls (down stairs or from heights such as counter tops or beds), direct impacts (e.g. getting hit in the head with a ball), motor vehicle crashes, tricycle/bike accidents or child abuse. Sometimes these events can be significant enough to result in a concussion. Deciding whether a child who has hit his or her head needs an immediate concussion assessment can be difficult. Young children may have the same concussion symptoms as older children, but they do not express them in the same way. For example, young children cannot explain a feeling of nausea or amnesia or even describe where they hurt. Parents and physicians should keep this in mind when considring the presence of concussion symptoms listed below. When in doubt, refer a child for immediate evaluation. Primary care physicians (PCPs) should ask caregivers about all “bumps on the head” and should consider referring a child with a “bump on the head” to the emergency department if they suspect a concussion. Acute signs and symptoms of a concussion: Vomiting Headache Crying and inability to be consoled Restlessness or irritability
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:54:26 +0000
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