Concussion Management

Learn about concussion management in this comprehensive video featuring Dr. Michael O'Brien, Danielle Thurston, and Rebecca Stevens. Explore symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of concussions, including rotational acceleration, shear forces, and common symptoms. Discover indications for head imaging, treatment goals, and the impact on schoolwork. Follow the recovery process, from initial phases to cognitive progression and returning to sports. Understand sleep hygiene, symptom clusters, and various testing methods like SCAT 5 and computerized testing. Gain insights on prevention and long-term considerations for concussion management. Access additional resources and documents for academic and exercise progression after concussion. This educational content is part of OPENPediatrics, an interactive digital learning platform sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, offering peer-reviewed, open-access information for healthcare providers worldwide caring for critically ill children.