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Autonomic Function Following Concussion in Youth Athletes: An Exploration of Heart Rate Variability Using 24-hour Recording Methodology
Published on: September 21, 2018
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Pediatric athletes frequently experience concussions, which are often missed. Early recognition and proper management are crucial for preventing long-term issues in young athletes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Concussions are prevalent in pediatric athletes but frequently underreported.
- Recent media attention has prompted stricter concussion management guidelines in professional sports.
- A clear understanding of concussion signs and symptoms is vital for recognition by various stakeholders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of recognizing concussion in pediatric athletes.
- To highlight the need for a clear understanding of concussion definitions, signs, and symptoms.
- To underscore the critical role of proper concussion management in mitigating long-term consequences.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding and management of pediatric concussions.
- Emphasis on the role of coaches, families, teachers, and physicians in identification.
- Discussion of the impact of concussion on academic and social functioning.
Main Results:
- Concussions significantly impact school performance and relationships.
- Knowledge regarding long-term consequences of pediatric concussion is still developing.
- Effective concussion management is essential for reducing potential long-term sequelae.
Conclusions:
- Early and accurate recognition of concussion in pediatric athletes is paramount.
- Comprehensive understanding and management protocols are necessary.
- While prevention is not yet possible, proper care can minimize lasting effects.
Abstract:
Concussions are common in pediatric athletes, but they often go underreported. The topic of concussions has garnered much attention from the media recently, and this attention has resulted in the development of stricter guidelines for management of concussion by professional sporting leagues such as the National Football League and the National Hockey League. It is important to establish a clear understanding of the definitions, signs, and symptoms of concussion so that teachers, families, coaches, and physicians can better recognize it when it occurs. A concussion can interfere with school performance and interpersonal relationships, and the knowledge about long-term consequences of pediatric concussion is evolving. Proper management of concussion is critical to reduce the long-term sequelae, especially because there are no current means for prevention of concussion. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(4):e182-e185.].
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