Citation

Minodier P, Guillaume JM, Coudreuse JM, Viton JM, Jouve JL, Merrot T. Arch. Pediatr. 2014; 22(4): 435-439.

Vernacular Title

Commotions cérébrales chez le jeune sportif.

Affiliation

Service d'accueil des urgences enfants, hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrelly, 13015 Marseille, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2014.11.004

PMID

25497367

Abstract

Mild head trauma can be associated with concussion, defined as transient brain function impairment without radiological findings. Sports-related concussion is also reported in pediatrics (rugby, ice hockey, football, boxing, etc.). Misdiagnosis can lead to persistent neurocognitive signs with athletic and academic problems. Consensual tools are available, but they are not well-known by first-line doctors, coaches, and patients or parents. Concussed players should not be allowed to return to the field on the same day. Return to play should be gradual over 3weeks or more. School activities may need to be modified to favor cognitive rest. Prevention is based on risk information and knowledge transfer, rule changes, and protective helmets, whose effectiveness is not always proven.

Language: fr