Management guidelines for head injuries in athletics.
The spectrum of athletic head injuries is presented with discussion of on-site recognition, definite diagnosis, and specific treatment. Emphasis is placed on the proper medical evaluation of athletes to ensure recovery and prevent serious consequences of repeated injury.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000628:therapy; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D003128:Coma / Q000628:therapy; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000628:therapy; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000628:therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D014218:Triage