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Source: AAFP 2012 Guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians* Imaging is indicated in patients with a loss of consciousness or amnesia if at least one of the following is present: headache (diffuse), vomiting, age older than 60 years, intoxication,...
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Source: AAFP 2012 Factors that may suggest that a concussion patient is at high risk and therefore may benefit from prolonged recovery or caution for return to play: More than three symptoms at presentation Specific symptoms (i.e., fatigue, tiredness, or fogginess) A...
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Source: AAFP 2012 Cognitive rest: No texting or playing video games. Limit TV and computer use. Decrease schoolwork. Avoid any activities that require attention or concentration. Physical rest: Avoid any physical activity that exacerbates symptoms (e.g., aerobic...
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-“A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the...
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The bladder serves to store urine until an appropriate time for urination. The wall of the bladder is made of the detrusor muscle, which is smooth muscle, and an overlying mucosal layer which is lined by uroepithelium. The detrusor muscle is essentially what most...
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Physical medicine/rehabilitation Physical activity. Advice pt to avoid inactivity. Sleep hygiene. Analgesic advice and nonpharmacologic treatment (trigger point injections) Cardiovascular fitness Stretching, strengthening OT, work rehab, ergonomics Mental health...
