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After the required initial recovery period of complete rest (24–48 hours after the concussion began), gradually and safely returning to the workplace with accommodations and support in place, should be prioritized over staying home and resting for long periods of time, to promote physical recovery and reduce the risk of people becoming ...
Education about symptoms and their usual time course is a part of psychological therapy, and is most effective when provided soon after the injury. [51] Since stress exacerbates post-concussion symptoms, and vice versa, an important part of treatment is reassurance that PCS symptoms are normal, and education about how to deal with impairments. [22]
Longer periods of amnesia or loss of consciousness immediately after the injury may indicate longer recovery times from residual symptoms from concussion. [26] Increased duration of PTA is associated with a heightened risk for TBI complications such as post-traumatic epilepsy .
A Canadian study followed 700 children in the first seven to 10 days following a head injury.
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The princess was treated by emergency services at the scene and taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
Most people fully recover from a concussion within 4 weeks. But the recovery time can vary. Up to about 1/3 of people experience persisting symptoms after concussion (PHAC) or persistent post concussion symptoms (PPAC), defined as symptoms that last more than 4 weeks.
Treatment of the loss of autoregulation of the brain's blood vessels may be difficult or impossible. [29] When SIS occurs, surgery does not help and there is little hope for recovery. [23] Treatment requires immediate recognition and includes administration of osmotic agents and hyperventilation [23] in order to lower intracranial pressure.