Concussion in Sports: The Sideline Assessment

CONTEXT: The vast differences between individual athletes makes identifying and evaluating sports-related concussion one of the most complex and perplexing injuries faced by medical personnel. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: This review summarizes the existing literature supporting the use of a multifaceted a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Broglio, Steven P., Guskiewicz, Kevin M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2009
Materias:
Athletic Training
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3445181/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23015894
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738109343158
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Sumario:CONTEXT: The vast differences between individual athletes makes identifying and evaluating sports-related concussion one of the most complex and perplexing injuries faced by medical personnel. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: This review summarizes the existing literature supporting the use of a multifaceted approach to concussion evaluation on the sideline of the athletic field. Information was drawn from a PubMed search (MEDLINE) for the terms sport concussion for the most recent and relevant literature. CONCLUSIONS: By using a standardized clinical examination that is supported by objective measures of concussion-related symptoms, mental status, and postural control, the medical professional becomes well equipped to make an informed diagnosis.

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