Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6

Posted Le 11 décembre 2019

A new resource has been uploaded to the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute website.


Download the fact sheet (Resource 4-001) Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6 at https://tinyurl.com/vzkjhwd


In the fact sheet the prevention of falls is noted.


 


https://skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/safety/concussion-in-children-under-the-age-of-6/Although the majority of concussions are minor, they can have serious outcomes for children under the age of six. This fact sheet defines what a concussion is, how concussions happen, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information on treatment, potential long-term outcomes, and prevention is also provided. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families.



Special thanks to Sarah Reid, MD, FRCPC and Miriam Beauchamp, Canada Research Chair in Pediatric TBI for their expert review.


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