Approximately one-third of children who experience a concussion will experience persistent post-concussion symptoms. Researchers have developed a new clinical scoring system that may help predict which patients are at a higher risk for prolonged symptoms.
Canadian researchers evaluated more than 3,000 patients, ages 5 to 18, who presented within 48 hours of an acute head injury. About thirty percent ended up with persistent post-concussion symptoms at 28 days. Researchers identified nine clinical factors that were predictive of post-concussive symptoms. These factors were then used in a twelve point risk score that included items like age, sex, history of migraines or depression, prior history of concussion, and problems with balance.
Although the clinical score was better than a physician's judgement alone, further research is needed before it is fully adopted into clinical practice.
Identifying Children at Risk for Persistent Symptoms after Concussion
Ready to Claim Your Credits?
You have attempts to pass this post-test. Take your time and review carefully before submitting.
Good luck!
In Partnership with
Overview
Clinical Risk Score for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children With Acute Concussion in the ED
Show more
In Partnership with
Overview
Approximately one-third of children who experience a concussion will experience persistent post-concussion symptoms. Researchers have developed a new clinical scoring system that may help predict which patients are at a higher risk for prolonged symptoms.
Canadian researchers evaluated more than 3,000 patients, ages 5 to 18, who presented within 48 hours of an acute head injury. About thirty percent ended up with persistent post-concussion symptoms at 28 days. Researchers identified nine clinical factors that were predictive of post-concussive symptoms. These factors were then used in a twelve point risk score that included items like age, sex, history of migraines or depression, prior history of concussion, and problems with balance.
Although the clinical score was better than a physician's judgement alone, further research is needed before it is fully adopted into clinical practice.
Clinical Risk Score for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children With Acute Concussion in the ED
Show more
Title
Share on ReachMD
CloseProgram Chapters
Segment Chapters
Playlist:
Recommended
Implementing a Multidisciplinary Approach to Heart Failure: Patient Identification and Treatment Using Novel Device Therapy
FCS and SHTG: Are We Meeting the Need?
Evolutions in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Treatment Implications for the Present and Future
IgG4-RD Case Conversations: Systemic Disease Infiltrating the Skull Base
Episode 2 Part B: Effectively Transferring Over the CKD Patient at the Right Time
HF Management for Patients with Comorbid Conditions
Level Up Your Skills: Tailoring Management of HF
FINE-HEART Pooled Analysis
We’re glad to see you’re enjoying ReachMD…
but how about a more personalized experience?