Because August is Neurosurgical Awareness Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight concussions. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can be caused by a hit, bump, or jolt to the head causing the brain to bounce around in the skull which can stretch and damage the brain cells.1 Some common symptoms of concussions include headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue/drowsiness, blurry vision, and ringing in the ears.2 Physical and mental rest is necessary for recovery. Abstaining from looking at a screen, reading, listening to loud music, and physical activity will help alleviate symptoms. Students might need to miss a few days of school following their concussion; however, as the student starts to feel better, it is best for them to try to complete as many classes a day as they comfortably can.3
Stay tuned for the video recording from this summer's Concussion update which will be available on myschoolnurse.net soon. The slides from each session, including the Concussion update, are now available.
1. Mayo Clinic - Concussion
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Brain Injury Basics
3. Cleveland Clinic - Concussion
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