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We identified 33 patients with sports-related closed head injuries.Grade 1 concussion(least severe)occurred in 8 patients(24.2%),grade 2 in 10(30-. 3%)and grade 3(most severe)in 15(45.4%).Overall,discharge instructions were appropriate for only 10 patients(30.3%),including all with grade 1 concussions but only 2 with a grade 2(20.0%)and none with grade 3 concussion.All who care for youth athletes must become familiar with the guidelines for management of concussion to provide appropriate care and counseling and to avoid a tragic outcome. |
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