The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2010
Pediatric concussions in United States emergency departments in the years 2002 to 2006.
To estimate the incidence and demographics of concussions in children coming to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States and describe the rates of neuroimaging and follow-up instructions in these patients. ⋯ Approximately 144,000 pediatric patients present to emergency departments each year with a concussion. Most of these patients undergo computed tomography of the head, and nearly one-third are discharged without specific instructions to follow-up with an outpatient provider for further treatment.