Pediatric Concussions Concussion is common after minor head Injuries Only 10% will report a loss of consciousness Can occur without a direct blow to the head. Rapid shaking head movements may also cause concussion Concussion is a type of traumatic brain iniury, the effects of which can last a lifetime Young children and adolescents take longest to recover The maiority of children recover within six weeks of iniury #Concussion #Pediatric #Peds #PatientInfo #Diagnosis #Management
