Controversies in the Sequelae of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

@article{Lee2007ControversiesIT,
  title={Controversies in the Sequelae of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury},
  author={Lois Kaye Lee},
  journal={Pediatric Emergency Care},
  year={2007},
  volume={23},
  pages={580-583}
}
  • L. Lee
  • Published 1 August 2007
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Pediatric Emergency Care
Traumatic brain injury is a common occurrence in the pediatric population, and the majority of injuries are considered to be mild. There are varying definitions of mild traumatic brain injury. Classification systems for injury severity may include initial Glasgow Coma Scale, duration of loss of consciousness, and duration of posttraumatic amnesia. Postconcussion syndrome is a constellation of symptoms, which may develop after traumatic brain injury. The symptoms can occur in the areas of… 
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