{"id":12838,"date":"2023-08-22T20:33:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12838"},"modified":"2023-08-23T20:22:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T20:22:47","slug":"concussions-and-children-know-the-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/08\/22\/concussions-and-children-know-the-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussions and Children: Know the Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12840 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Concussions and Children: Know the Signs\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/08\/iStock-800495704-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/08\/22\/concussions-and-children-know-the-signs\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>With fall sports on the horizon, many children are looking forward to getting back on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Sports can benefit a child\u2019s physical and mental well-being. They can strengthen bones, tone muscles, teach children the value of teamwork, build social skills, and even improve academic performance.<\/p>\n<p>However, playing sports comes with an inherent risk of injury. Minor sports-related bumps, bruises, \u00a0sprains, and even breaks can be easy to see and treat, but concussions are often an invisible injury. It\u2019s important for parents and caregivers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of head injuries in children and to know when to seek treatment.<\/p>\n<p>A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or hit to the body that causes the brain to move back and forth rapidly within the skull.\u00a0 \u00a0This forceful movement of the brain can damage brain cells and trigger chemical changes in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, most individuals with sports-related concussions make a full and complete recovery. However, any trauma to the head, face, or neck should be monitored carefully. Untreated symptoms may lead to complications with serious effects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to understand that every concussion, no matter how mild, is an injury to your brain,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/thomas-drake-md\">Thomas Drake, MD<\/a>, Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/pediatric-concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury\">Pediatric Concussion Program<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cIn recent years, schools and sports organizations have made great strides in recognizing concussions in children, but all adults and caregivers should be familiar with concussion signs and symptoms and know when to seek treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion<\/h3>\n<p>The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not appear immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer, depending on the severity of the injury, and\u00a0whether the person has had a concussion previously.<\/p>\n<p>The two most common symptoms are headaches and confusion. Other immediate signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Slurred speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some symptoms of concussions do not appear until hours or days later. These can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mood and cognitive disturbances<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to light and noise<\/li>\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Examination and Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>To diagnose a concussion and determine its severity, a doctor will take a health history and conduct a complete physical and neurological examination, which includes tests that examine vision, pupil reaction, hearing, balance, coordination, and reflexes.<\/p>\n<p>Brain imaging does not diagnose a concussion; however, the doctor may order a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan following a head injury to rule out other serious head\/brain injuries such as skull fractures and hematomas.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, concussions are treated with physical and mental rest. It\u2019s important to check with your doctor before giving your child any medications if you suspect a concussion. Aspirin, for example, may contribute to bleeding, which can complicate a brain injury. Watch for any signs of neurological deterioration or additional symptoms that may develop in the days that follow the injury.<\/p>\n<h3>Concussion Baseline Testing<\/h3>\n<p>Computerized neuropsychological assessment, such as ImPACT\u00ae, is a tool for individuals who participate\u00a0in sports, especially contact sports where concussions are more prevalent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA baseline ImPACT\u00ae test is a computerized neurocognitive test to take when you are healthy,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/david-gealt-do\">David Gealt, DO<\/a>, Director of the Sports Concussion Program and Assistant Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">Sports Medicine<\/a> at Cooper University Health Care. \u201cTesting is also useful for athletes with learning disabilities (ADD\/ADHD and dyslexia) so that if\u00a0they experience a concussion, we can tell if their disturbances and concentration are back to their baseline\u00a0or if the symptoms are increased due to concussion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At Cooper, ImPACT\u00ae is available for individuals ages 12 and older. The 20-minute test is series of game-like activities that\u00a0measure\u00a0reaction time, memory, and processing speed to give your doctor an accurate picture of your healthy brain function.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaseline results are stored in a secure database so if an individual ever suffers a concussion, they would follow up with a physician who can administer a post-injury test and compare the baseline and post-injury results as part of a comprehensive concussion evaluation\u201d Dr. Gealt says. \u201cHaving a baseline helps establish a more accurate evaluation and aids in making informed return-to-play decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Appointments for baseline concussion testing can be made with any of Cooper\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">sports medicine<\/a> physicians.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note, Cooper\u2019s sports medicine physicians only see sport-related concussions. Patients with concussions that occur outside of sports would see our colleagues in Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation or Neurology.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Managing a Concussion<\/h3>\n<p>Every concussion is unique. If your child is diagnosed with a concussion, our experts create a customized treatment plan based on your child\u2019s needs. Treatment usually includes a multiple-step plan starting with rest, then moving to light and moderate activity, before returning to regular activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone heals at their own pace, and monitoring your child\u2019s symptoms is crucial,\u201d Dr. Drake explains. \u201cWe understand that children are eager to get back to their regular activities, especially sports, but it\u2019s important they take the necessary time to fully recover. It\u2019s better to miss one game than the entire season.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Cooper\u2019s Expert Concussion Team<\/h3>\n<p>Cooper University Health Care\u2018s comprehensive Pediatric Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of concussions, brain injuries, and trauma.<\/p>\n<p>Our roster of experienced adult and pediatric medical and surgical specialists includes emergency medicine and trauma physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and neuropsychologists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving experts in a variety of specialties working together as a team provides our brain injury patients with a comprehensive, coordinated, and complete approach to care,\u201d Dr. Drake says. \u201cOur team delivers highly coordinated care so that your child can get back to the classroom and the physical activities they enjoy as safely as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/pediatric-concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about Cooper\u2019s Pediatric Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Program and to access resources for parents, coaches, and school professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If you or your child has suffered a head injury, visit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urgent-care-center\">Cooper Urgent Care<\/a> Center or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/emergency-medicine\">Emergency Department<\/a> for evaluation and treatment.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Las conmociones cerebrales y los ni\u00f1os: conozca las se\u00f1ales<\/h2>\n<p>Con los deportes de oto\u00f1o en el horizonte, muchos ni\u00f1os esperan volver al campo.<\/p>\n<p>Los deportes pueden beneficiar el bienestar f\u00edsico y mental de un ni\u00f1o. Pueden fortalecer los huesos, tonificar los m\u00fasculos, ense\u00f1ar a los ni\u00f1os el valor del trabajo en equipo, desarrollar habilidades sociales e incluso mejorar el rendimiento acad\u00e9mico.<\/p>\n<p>Sin embargo, practicar deportes conlleva un riesgo inherente de lesiones. Los golpes, hematomas, esguinces e incluso roturas menores relacionados con los deportes pueden ser f\u00e1ciles de ver y tratar, pero las conmociones cerebrales suelen ser una lesi\u00f3n invisible. Es importante que los padres y cuidadores est\u00e9n conscientes de los signos y s\u00edntomas de las lesiones en la cabeza en los ni\u00f1os y sepan cu\u00e1ndo buscar tratamiento.<\/p>\n<p>Una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral es un tipo de lesi\u00f3n cerebral traum\u00e1tica (TBI, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) causada por un golpe, golpe o sacudida en la cabeza o en el cuerpo que hace que el cerebro se mueva r\u00e1pidamente hacia adelante y hacia atr\u00e1s dentro del cr\u00e1neo. Este movimiento contundente del cerebro puede da\u00f1ar las c\u00e9lulas cerebrales y desencadenar cambios qu\u00edmicos en el cerebro.<\/p>\n<p>Afortunadamente, la mayor\u00eda de las personas que sufren conmociones cerebrales relacionadas con los deportes se recuperan por completo. Sin embargo, cualquier traumatismo en la cabeza, la cara o el cuello debe controlarse cuidadosamente. Los s\u00edntomas no tratados pueden provocar complicaciones con efectos graves.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Es importante comprender que toda conmoci\u00f3n cerebral, por leve que sea, es una lesi\u00f3n cerebral&#8221;, dice el <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/thomas-drake-md\">Thomas Drake, MD<\/a>, director del <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/pediatric-concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury\">Programa de Conmoci\u00f3n Cerebral Pedi\u00e1trica<\/a> de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. &#8220;En los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os, las escuelas y organizaciones deportivas han logrado grandes avances en el reconocimiento de las conmociones cerebrales en los ni\u00f1os, pero todos los adultos y cuidadores deben estar familiarizados con los signos y s\u00edntomas de las conmociones cerebrales y saber cu\u00e1ndo buscar tratamiento&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signos y s\u00edntomas de una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los signos y s\u00edntomas de una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral pueden ser sutiles y es posible que no aparezcan de inmediato. Los s\u00edntomas pueden durar d\u00edas, semanas o m\u00e1s, seg\u00fan la gravedad de la lesi\u00f3n y si la persona ha sufrido una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral anteriormente.<\/p>\n<p>Los dos s\u00edntomas m\u00e1s comunes son dolores de cabeza y confusi\u00f3n. Otros signos y s\u00edntomas inmediatos de una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral pueden incluir:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mareo<\/li>\n<li>Problemas de memoria<\/li>\n<li>Zumbido en los o\u00eddos<\/li>\n<li>N\u00e1useas o v\u00f3mitos<\/li>\n<li>habla arrastrada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Algunos s\u00edntomas de conmociones cerebrales no aparecen hasta horas o d\u00edas despu\u00e9s. Estos pueden incluir:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alteraciones del estado de \u00e1nimo y cognitivas.<\/li>\n<li>Sensibilidad a la luz y al ruido.<\/li>\n<li>Trastornos del sue\u00f1o<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Examen y tratamiento<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Para diagnosticar una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral y determinar su gravedad, un m\u00e9dico tomar\u00e1 un historial m\u00e9dico y realizar\u00e1 un examen f\u00edsico y neurol\u00f3gico completo, que incluye pruebas que examinan la visi\u00f3n, la reacci\u00f3n de las pupilas, la audici\u00f3n, el equilibrio, la coordinaci\u00f3n y los reflejos.<\/p>\n<p>Las im\u00e1genes cerebrales no diagnostican una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral; sin embargo, el m\u00e9dico puede solicitar una resonancia magn\u00e9tica (MRI) o una tomograf\u00eda computarizada (CT) despu\u00e9s de una lesi\u00f3n en la cabeza para descartar otras lesiones graves en la cabeza\/cerebro, como fracturas de cr\u00e1neo y hematomas.<\/p>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de las veces, las conmociones cerebrales se tratan con descanso f\u00edsico y mental. Es importante consultar con su m\u00e9dico antes de darle cualquier medicamento a su hijo si sospecha que tiene una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral. La aspirina, por ejemplo, puede contribuir al sangrado, lo que puede complicar una lesi\u00f3n cerebral. Est\u00e9 atento a cualquier signo de deterioro neurol\u00f3gico o s\u00edntomas adicionales que puedan desarrollarse en los d\u00edas posteriores a la lesi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pruebas de referencia de conmoci\u00f3n cerebral<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La evaluaci\u00f3n neuropsicol\u00f3gica computarizada, como ImPACT\u00ae, es una herramienta para personas que practican deportes, especialmente deportes de contacto donde las conmociones cerebrales son m\u00e1s frecuentes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Una prueba ImPACT\u00ae de referencia es una prueba neurocognitiva computarizada que se debe realizar cuando se est\u00e1 sano&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/david-gealt-do\">David Gealt, DO<\/a>, director del programa de conmociones cerebrales deportivas y subdirector de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">medicina deportiva<\/a> de Cooper University Health Care. &#8220;Las pruebas tambi\u00e9n son \u00fatiles para los atletas con problemas de aprendizaje (ADD\/ADHD y dislexia), de modo que si experimentan una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral, podemos saber si sus alteraciones y concentraci\u00f3n han vuelto a sus niveles iniciales o si los s\u00edntomas aumentan debido a la conmoci\u00f3n cerebral&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>En Cooper, ImPACT\u00ae est\u00e1 disponible para personas mayores de 12 a\u00f1os. La prueba de 20 minutos consiste en una serie de actividades similares a juegos que miden el tiempo de reacci\u00f3n, la memoria y la velocidad de procesamiento para brindarle a su m\u00e9dico una imagen precisa de su funci\u00f3n cerebral saludable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Los resultados iniciales se almacenan en una base de datos segura, de modo que si un individuo alguna vez sufre una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral, har\u00e1 un seguimiento con un m\u00e9dico que pueda administrar una prueba posterior a la lesi\u00f3n y comparar los resultados iniciales y posteriores a la lesi\u00f3n como parte de una evaluaci\u00f3n integral de la conmoci\u00f3n cerebral&#8221;. Dice el Dr. Gealt. &#8220;Tener una l\u00ednea de base ayuda a establecer una evaluaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s precisa y ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas sobre el regreso al juego&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Se pueden programar citas para pruebas de conmoci\u00f3n cerebral iniciales con cualquiera de los m\u00e9dicos de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">medicina deportiva<\/a> de Cooper.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Tenga en cuenta que los m\u00e9dicos de medicina deportiva de Cooper solo atienden conmociones cerebrales relacionadas con el deporte. Los pacientes con conmociones cerebrales que ocurren fuera de los deportes ver\u00edan a nuestros colegas de Medicina F\u00edsica y Rehabilitaci\u00f3n o Neurolog\u00eda.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manejar una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cada conmoci\u00f3n cerebral es \u00fanica. Si a su hijo le diagnostican una conmoci\u00f3n cerebral, nuestros expertos crean un plan de tratamiento personalizado basado en las necesidades de su hijo. El tratamiento generalmente incluye un plan de m\u00faltiples pasos que comienza con descanso, luego pasa a una actividad ligera y moderada, antes de regresar a la actividad regular.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cada uno se cura a su propio ritmo y controlar los s\u00edntomas de su hijo es fundamental&#8221;, explica el Dr. Drake. \u201cEntendemos que los ni\u00f1os est\u00e1n ansiosos por volver a sus actividades habituales, especialmente a los deportes, pero es importante que se tomen el tiempo necesario para recuperarse por completo. Es mejor perderse un partido que toda la temporada&#8217;\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equipo de expertos en conmoci\u00f3n cerebral de Cooper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El programa integral de conmociones cerebrales y lesiones cerebrales traum\u00e1ticas pedi\u00e1tricas de Cooper University Health Care ofrece un enfoque multidisciplinario para la evaluaci\u00f3n, el diagn\u00f3stico y el tratamiento de conmociones cerebrales, lesiones cerebrales y traumatismos.<\/p>\n<p>Nuestra lista de especialistas m\u00e9dicos y quir\u00fargicos pedi\u00e1tricos y adultos con experiencia incluye m\u00e9dicos de emergencia y traumatolog\u00eda, neur\u00f3logos, neurocirujanos, cirujanos ortop\u00e9dicos, m\u00e9dicos de medicina deportiva y neuropsic\u00f3logos.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Contar con expertos en una variedad de especialidades trabajando juntos como un equipo brinda a nuestros pacientes con lesiones cerebrales un enfoque de atenci\u00f3n integral, coordinado y completo&#8221;, dice el Dr. Drake. &#8220;Nuestro equipo brinda atenci\u00f3n altamente coordinada para que su hijo pueda regresar al aula y a las actividades f\u00edsicas que disfruta de la manera m\u00e1s segura posible&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/pediatric-concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury\">Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el Programa de conmoci\u00f3n cerebral pedi\u00e1trica y lesi\u00f3n cerebral traum\u00e1tica de Cooper y para acceder a recursos para padres, entrenadores y profesionales escolares.<\/p>\n<p>Si usted o su hijo han sufrido una lesi\u00f3n en la cabeza, visite un Centro de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urgent-care-center\">atenci\u00f3n de urgencia de Cooper<\/a> o nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/emergency-medicine\">Departamento de emergencias<\/a> para una evaluaci\u00f3n y tratamiento.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed With fall sports on the horizon, many children are looking forward to getting back on the field. 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