The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2019
Low Usage of Analgesics for Pediatric Concussion-Related Pain in US Emergency Departments Between 2007 and 2015.
To estimate the proportion of pediatric patients with a concussion who received analgesia when presenting with pain to US emergency departments, and to describe the analgesics used. ⋯ Analgesic medications seem to be underused in the treatment of pediatric concussion-related pain. Following acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, opioids, which are not recommended for this condition, were the most frequently prescribed analgesics. Further research should establish optimal, consistent, and responsible pain management strategies for pediatric concussions.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2019
Risk of Repeat Concussion Among Patients Diagnosed at a Pediatric Care Network.
To quantify the risk of repeat concussions for children and identify demographic and clinical aspects of the index concussion associated with repeat injury. ⋯ We estimate that 1 in 6 youth diagnosed with a concussion are diagnosed with a subsequent concussion within 2 years and that several clinical characteristics of the index concussion increase this risk. Identifying factors associated with a repeat injury is essential to inform the clinical management of concussion and direct injury prevention efforts.