Emphasize Nondrug Strategies After a Concussion

December 2021

About 4 million concussions occur each year in the U.S.

This type of mild traumatic brain injury is often due to contact sports, falls, or motor vehicle accidents...and can lead to balance issues, headache, or memory problems.

In the ED, expect to see a tool (Canadian CT Head Rule, PECARN, etc) used to help rule out the need for a head CT.

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Emphasize Nondrug Strategies After a Concussion

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

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