Management of mild head injury in the pediatric patient.
SUMMARY MHI is a common disorder in t he pediatric population. While most children recover uneventfully, a small percentage has persistence of symptoms and long-term sequelae. Determining the optimal timing for return to play can be difficult, but adherence to guidelines may reduce the risk of compounding the injury.
Mami
Ahmed G
AG
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Nance
Michael L
ML
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care