Terrific that http://pedsconcussion.com leads RogerZemek @CHEO/@360Concussion & @DrNickReed had an opportunity to share our progress ensuring #pedsconcussion clinical practice guidelines are up-to-date and reflect latest improvements in clinical care
#IPBIS2022 @I_B_I_A @N_A_B_I_S
👏Bravo to @DrNickReed @I_B_I_A #Concussion Pre-Con with Roger Zemek on the http://www.PedsConcussion.com work which is now a LIVING website for all to use
#Physio #PhysicalTherapy #Psychology #MentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy #AthleticTraining #AT4All #Neuropsychology #SchoolNurse
#PedsConcussion Return-to-school:
👉Gradual stepwise return-to-school with accommodations as soon as able to tolerate engaging in cognitive activities
👉Missing>1 week school NOT recommended
👉AVOID any activity with risk of hitting head
End #bedroomjail
https://pedsconcussion.com/section/b/#domain-12
Diagnosing & Managing #PedsConcussion?
End #bedroomjail
👉resume low-risk activity within 1-2d (resting>2d=slower recovery)
👉athletes/active patients➡️refer to medically supervised interdisciplinary care ~2d postinjury for aerobic exercise testing
http://pedsconcussion.com
#PedsConcussion Diagnosis?
Refer to an interdisciplinary concussion team:
✔️Athlete/active➡️REFER RIGHT AWAY (Aerobic exercise threshold testing as early as 1-2d)
✔️Increased risk slow recovery ➡️REFER RIGHT AWAY
✔️ANYONE not improving after 2-4w
http://pedsconcussion.com
Diagnosing & Managing #PedsConcussion?
End #bedroomjail
👉resume low-risk activity within 1-2d (resting>2d=slower recovery)
👉athletes/active patients➡️refer to medically supervised interdisciplinary care ~2d postinjury for aerobic exercise testing
http://pedsconcussion.com
Great quote from @stephmcfarland_ @HBKidsHospital & #PedsConcussion expert panel member in the Return-to-School domain of the #LivingGuideline for Pediatric Concussion Care.
Full clinical practice recommendations for returning the school: https://pedsconcussion.com/section/b/#domain-12
One of the key takeaways from @stephmcfarland_ presentation yesterday @icsniagara
“Learning is not a one size fit all, and we need to provide individualized approaches for children and teens.”
#concussion #concussionawareness