Citation

Norton C. Emerg. Nurse 2018; 25(10): 35-42.

Affiliation

Clinical simulation and clinical practice, School of Health Professions, Mandurah Campus, Murdoch University, Mandurah WA, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, RCN Publishing)

DOI

10.7748/en.2018.e1724

PMID

29521080

Abstract

Concussion in sport is a common presentation in urgent and emergency care settings, so it is essential that nurses have a full understanding of the condition. Most patients who attend an emergency department with concussion are discharged and discharge advice must be well-informed and evidence based. This article outlines the normal anatomy of the brain and the pathophysiology of concussion, and discusses the guidelines on returning to sport following this injury.

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Language: en

Keywords

concussion; discharge advice; emergency nurse; graduated return to play (GRTP); head injury; sport