Concussion in sport is a common presentation in urgent and emergency care settings, so it is essential that nurses have a full understanding of the condition. Most patients who attend an emergency department with concussion are discharged and discharge advice must be well-informed and evidence based. This article outlines the normal anatomy of the brain and the pathophysiology of concussion, and discusses the guidelines on returning to sport following this injury.
Emergency Nurse. 25, 10, 35-42. doi: 10.7748/en.2018.e1724
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Received: 11 April 2017
Accepted: 04 September 2017
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