Use of the sport concussion assessment tools in the emergency department to predict persistent post-concussive symptoms in children.

Silvia BressanCathriona J ClarkeVicki AndersonMichael TakagiStephen J C HearpsVanessa RausaNicholas AndersonMelissa DoyleKevin DunneEd OakleyGavin A DavisFranz E Babl

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)

Although SCAT3 and ChildSCAT3 are recommended tools to assist with concussion diagnosis and monitoring of patient recovery, their use in the ED does not seem to help predict PPCS.

Keyphrases

emergency department
mild traumatic brain injury
high school
young adults
case report
adverse drug