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A concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)) is a complex pathophysiologic process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces secondary to direct or indirect forces to the head. Disturbance of brain function is related to neurometabolic dysfunction, rather than structural injury, and is typically associated with ...
- Concussion Signs And Symptoms Checklist
Use this checklist to monitor students who come to your...
- Concussion Signs And Symptoms Checklist
Mild TBI and concussions are brain injuries. A mild TBI or concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes: The head and brain to move quickly back and forth. The brain to bounce or twist in the skull from this sudden movement. Chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damage to the brain cells.
Use this checklist to monitor students who come to your ofice with a head injury. Students should be monitored for a minimum of 30 minutes. Check for signs or symptoms when the student first arrives at your ofice, 15 minutes later, and at the end of 30 minutes.
Children and teens may have one or more of the signs. Learn about what to expect during recovery from a concussion. Learn important steps for athletes returning to activities after a concussion. CDC HEADS UP is the go-to resource for concussion prevention and education.
This sheet has information to help protect your children or teens from concussion or other serious brain injury. Use this information at your children’s or teens’ games and practices to learn how to spot a concussion and what to do if a concussion occurs.
CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control works to reduce disability, deaths, and costs associated with injuries. CDC has a wide variety of resources and materials about concussion and other types of injuries. Call CDC toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or visit CDC’s Injury Center on the Web at www.cdc.gov/injury.
You have been diagnosed with a concussion (also known as a mild traumatic brain injury). This personal plan is based on your symptoms and is designed to help speed your recovery. Your careful attention to it can also prevent further injury.
