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In which subset of patients with concussion do you recommend further brain imaging?

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Neurology · Hartford HealthCare

I recommend further imaging of a concussion patient in a subset of patients. If the patient had a seizure with the head injury or any sign of declining mentation within the first few hours, they should have a CT head emergently. If it is within 1 week from injury and they report steadily worsening e...

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Neurology · Kaiser Permanente

Initial management of a concussion with confusion and memory difficulty consists of brief (24–48 hours) relative physical and cognitive rest, followed by a gradual, individualized return to normal activities as tolerated, but avoiding strict prolonged rest (“cocooning”). After the initial rest perio...

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