What to do if a toddler has a concussion?

What to do if a toddler has a concussion?

The primary treatment for concussion is rest. Rest helps the brain to heal. The American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Child Neurology Foundation, as well as other experts, all recommend rest for children who have had a concussion.

When should a child be monitored for signs of a concussion?

Concussion Management: First, the child should be monitored for worsening signs and symptoms in the 24 to 48 hours following the injury.

Can toddler sleep after hitting head?

After a knock to the head, young children are often sleepy, especially if they have cried a lot or it is getting near to a nap time. If the child seemed well after the bump to the head, it is OK to let them go to sleep.

When should I take my toddler to the ER for fall?

If your child fell on their back or neck, or hit their head, we suggest that you seek emergency pediatric trauma care if they have any of the following symptoms: Severe neck or back pain. Inability to move a body part. Weakness, tingling, or numbness in chest, arms or legs.

How do they check for a concussion?

Brain imaging may determine whether the injury is severe and has caused bleeding or swelling in the skull. A cranial computerized tomography (CT) scan is the standard test in adults to assess the brain right after injury. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays to obtain cross-sectional images of your skull and brain.

How can I help my child recover after a concussion?

Having the child get plenty of rest.

Making sure the child avoids high-risk/high-speed activities such as riding a bicycle,playing sports,or climbing playground equipment,roller coasters or rides that could result in another bump,blow,…

Giving the child only those drugs that are approved by the pediatrician or family physician.

Should a child sleep after a concussion?

In fact, after headaches, sleep problems are the most common complaint after a concussion. You may also find that your child is sleeping a great deal in the first few days and weeks following a concussion. This is because the brain and body need rest after a concussion.

When should you go to the doctor for a concussion?

If you have suffered a grade 1 or grade 2 concussion, wait until symptoms are gone before returning to normal activities. That could take several minutes, hours, days, or even a week. If you have sustained a grade 3 concussion, see a doctor immediately for observation and treatment.

When to seek treatment for a concussion?

Severe head trauma,for example,a fall from more than the height of the person or a hard fall onto a hard surface or object with resulting bleeding or laceration.

Any child that loses consciousness as the result of a head injury.

Prolonged loss of consciousness (longer than two minutes)