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2. Post-concussion syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Post-concussion syndrome (PCS), also known as persisting symptoms after concussion, is a set of symptoms that may continue for weeks, months, or years after a concussion. PCS is medically classified as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

3. Second-impact syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Second-impact syndrome shares all the risk factors of a concussion; that is, those who are at increased risk for a concussion are also at higher risk for SIS. Thus, people who participate in sports such as boxing , Association football , American football , baseball , rugby , basketball , ice hockey , pro wrestling , horse riding , and skiing ...

4. Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire - Wikipedia

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   Post-concussion syndrome is believed to be able to arise for reasons aside from sustaining a (mild) traumatic brain injury. In one study, health professionals cited organic causes in general as being most responsible for the development of PCS; however, emotional and compensatory causes have also been implicated as factors. [13]

5. Post-traumatic amnesia - Wikipedia

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   It may be more reliable for determining severity of concussion than GCS because the latter may not be sensitive enough; individuals with s concussion often quickly regain a GCS score of 15. [3] Longer periods of amnesia or loss of consciousness immediately after the injury may indicate longer recovery times from residual symptoms from ...

6. Lucid interval - Wikipedia

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   When related to haemorrhage, the lucid interval occurs after the patient is knocked out by the initial concussive force of the trauma and then temporarily recovers, before lapsing into unconsciousness again when bleeding causes the haematoma to expand past the extent for which the body can compensate. [3]

7. Concussion - Wikipedia

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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 ...