Kinesiology 4437A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Traumatic Brain Injury, Hyphema, Pediatrics

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 4437A/B
• Professor: Lisa Fischer

Document Summary

Does not need to be a direct blow to the head. 7-10 days will resolve usually (longer in kids) Not structural injury therefore no need for imaging. If something shows on imaging then traumatic brain injury not concussion. Diagnosis largely based on history and clinical diagnosis. Emotional symptoms are probably the most important ones (especially with kids) Pre-injury vs. post-injury (have they had them before?) ******no return to play same day if suspected concussion*********** Big energy demand after concussion so rest important for 72 hours (beyond that no literature saying whether good or bad rest after 72 hours) Player should rtp before they can learn properly and can go to school properly. Return to play is graduated once rtl has happened and they have returned to school properly. 24 hours for each stage, if symptoms occur go back to previous stage and repeat 24 hour period, if asymptomatic then continue to next stage.