The Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion shares Up-to-date clinical practice guideline recommendations and tools for preventing, diagnosing, and managing pediatric concussion. The project team includes over 45 volunteer concussion experts from across the US and Canada who work together to review the latest evidence and update the clinical recommendations and tools as the evidence evolves. See the “What’s New” tab for updates and scroll down for a full list of our clinical guidelines recommendations, tools, and clinical algorithms.
Concussion Recognition, Diagnosis and Initial Medical Assessment, & Return to School
Concussion Recognition and Directing to Care
Initial Medical Assessment & Management
Return to Activities and Sports Protocol
Return to School and Work
Post Concussion Information Sheet
Special Considerations
Sport-Related Concussion, Medical Clearance, Prevention of Concussion
Prevention of Sport-Related Concussion
Medical Clearance for Full-Contact Sports or High-Risk Activity
Sport Concussion Considerations
Medical Follow-up and Managing Concussion Symptoms
Medical Follow-Up
Telemedicine and Virtual Pediatric Concussion Care
Headache
Sleep
Mental Health and Psychosocial Factors
Cognition
Vision, Vestibular, and Oculomotor Function
Fatigue
Biomarkers
Radiologic Biomarkers
Fluid Biomarkers
The recommendations and resources found within the Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care are intended to inform and instruct care providers and other stakeholders who deliver services to children and youth who have sustained or are suspected of having sustained a concussion. This guideline is not intended for use with patients or clients over the age of 18 years. It is not for self-diagnosis or treatment. Patient, parents, and/or caregivers may wish to bring their healthcare and other providers’ attention to this guideline. The best available evidence has informed the recommendations in this document, and relevant evidence published after this guideline could influence the recommendations made within. Healthcare professionals should also consider their own judgment, the preferences of their patients, and factors such as the availability of resources in their decisions.