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Concussion Injuries

Mild concussions are not associated with any sequelae. However, a slightly greater injury can be associated with both anterograde and retrograde amnesia (inability to remember events before or after the injury). The amount of time that the amnesia is present correlates with the severity of the injury. In some cases the patients may develop post concussion syndrome, which can include memory problems, dizziness, tiredness, sickness and depression. Cerebral concussion is the most common head injury seen in children.

Epidural hematoma (EDH) is a rapidly accumulating hematoma between the Dura mater and the cranium. These patients have a history of head trauma with loss of consciousness, then a lucid period, followed by loss of consciousness. Clinical onset occurs over minutes to hours. Many of these injuries are associated with lacerations of the middle meningeal artery. A "lenticular" or convex, lens-shaped extra cerebral haemorrhage will likely be visible on a CT scan of the head. Although death is a potential complication, the prognosis is good when this injury is recognized and treated.

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Reg No. Z1637962