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Cognitive Deficit following Concussion

Aka: Cognitive Deficit following Concussion, Post-Concussion Delayed Recovery, Persistent Neurologic Dysfunction Following Mild Head Injury

See Also
1. Concussion
2. Mild Head Injury
Risk Factors
1. History of prior Concussion (risk of second impact syndrome)
2. Age younger than 18 years old
3. Medical comorbidities
4. Medications (psychotropics or anticoagulants)
5. High risk sport (e.g. collision or contact sport or dangerous athletic play)
6. Symptom related (see Concussion Symptom Checklist)
  1. More than three Concussion symptoms at presentation
  2. Specific symptoms such as Fatigue or fogginess
  3. Headache lasting more than 60 hours
  4. Loss of consciousness >60 seconds
  5. Amnesia
Management
1. Consider referral to neurologist or other specialist knowledgeable in Concussion
2. Consider formal Neuropsychological Testing
References
1. Scorza (2012) Am Fam Physician 85(2): 123-32

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