Concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury [mTBI]) is defined as a complex pathophysiologic process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. This can be direct...
Cognitive signs and symptoms
Confusion, disorientation
Posttraumatic and retrograde amnesia
LOC occurs in <10%.
Feeling “in a fog,” “zoned out”
Inability to focus (i.e., difficulty at...
There are no specific treatments for concussion. Current guidelines recommend physical and cognitive rest as the mainstays of initial management.
Sunglasses, ear plugs if need...
Return to school recommendations (Include PCP, neurologist, psychologist, family members, teachers, patient.):
Patient should remain out of school and not use el...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Returning to school after a concussion: a fact sheet for school professionals. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/schools/tbi_returning_to_...
S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
S06.9X0A Unsp intracranial injury w/o loss of consciousness, init
S06.0X9A Concussion w loss of consciousness of unsp dura...
Concussions occur from direct or indirect force to the head; LOC is not required.
Any athlete with a suspected concussion should not return to play pending a complete evaluation by a tr...
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