Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) in the pediatric population is a rapidly growing public health concern. Over the past decade, there is an increasing number of concussion/ mild traumatic brain injury cases in this population. Pathophysiologic injury and symptoms (both acute and long-term) affect a child’s ability to function physically, cognitively, and psychologically after mTBI. What Is This Guideline About? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) drafted recommendations for the diagnosis and management of the Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
This guideline identifies the best practices for mTBI based on current evidences. It also includes selected studies that were relevant to the recommendations. What Was Need For Guideline? Till date, there were no evidence-based clinical guidelines for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis, and management of pediatric mild traumatic brain…
