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Signos y síntomas de una conmoción cerebral
Concussions are serious injuries that require plenty of time to heal. Limiting physical and mental activities is extremely important in the recovery process.
The first few days following a concussion, most kids should remain home from school. It is important to increase rest and reduce brain stimulation including screen time, visits with friends, video games and more. Brain cells repair themselves daily, so the effects of the concussion on your child’s mental capacity should lessen, allowing you to send them back to school after a concussion in about a week.
A concussion is nothing to play around with. Your child should NEVER return to sports, PE class or other physical activity until a pediatric specialist sees no symptoms or signs of a concussion and verifies it is okay to return to play.
It is important to emphasize to your child that he or she must be honest when reporting symptoms. Your child may feel pressured from coaches or friends to get back to “normal” quickly and return to practice or social events. However, your role as parent is to enforce rest and reduce brain stimulation during your child’s recovery.
One easy way to communicate with both your doctor and your school about your child’s condition is this concussion symptom wheel. It’s designed to allow your provider to easily identify the symptoms your child is experiencing and indicate to school staff how they can best help transition your child back into the classroom.
Difficulty handling routine activities
Exhibits concussion symptoms, may need medications
Sports and school restricted as much as possible
Routine activities are easier to handle
Symptoms are on the decline, weaning off medications
Returning to school full time, still on activity restrictions
Able to do well at school
Medications can be stopped
Re-enter and complete "Return to play protocol"
*Timelines are general guidelines only and may not represent all cases.
Learn more about the Children’s Health Concussion Program.
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