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Published on: January 12, 2011

Concussion Management for Children Has Changed: New Pediatric Protocols Using the Latest Evidence.

Carol DeMatteo^1,2, Sarah Randall², Katie Falla²

¹School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Clinical Pediatrics

|October 19, 2019

Summary

Updated pediatric concussion protocols now allow quicker return to activity (RTA) and return to school (RTS) for children. These evidence-based guidelines emphasize symptom-guided progression, not complete symptom absence, for faster recovery.

Keywords:

child concussion mild traumatic brain injury protocol return to activity return to school youth

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Area of Science:

Pediatric neurology
Sports medicine
Rehabilitation science

Background:

Pediatric concussion management requires updated protocols for safe return to activity (RTA) and return to school (RTS).
Previous guidelines from 2015 need revision based on new evidence and clinical feedback.

Purpose of the Study:

To update the 2015 CanChild RTA and RTS protocols for pediatric concussion.
Incorporate empirical data, caregiver feedback, systematic reviews, and expert consultations.

Main Methods:

Prospective cohort study of concussed children and caregivers.
Systematic review of scientific literature published since 2015.
Consultation with pediatric concussion management experts.

Main Results:

New protocols feature symptom strata for faster progression in quickly recovering children.
Shortened initial rest period (24-48 hours) with symptom-guided activity.
Emphasis on progressing before symptom resolution if symptoms do not worsen with activity.

Conclusions:

Updated protocols offer a more dynamic and individualized approach to pediatric concussion recovery.
Integration of RTA and RTS guidelines facilitates a smoother transition back to daily life and school.
These revised protocols aim to optimize outcomes for concussed children.