Approaching Concussions in Primary Care (S1:E2)

Charting Pediatrics

In this episode, Julie Wilson, MD, co-director of the Concussion Program at Children's Colorado and assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, discusses pediatric concussions in sports. She also talks about the concussion recovery process, working with parents and coaches to return young athletes to play and the classroom, comorbidities that impact concussion recovery, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Wilson discusses:

• The signs and symptoms of a concussion in a young or adolescent patient
• Why grading scales for concussions no longer exist
• Comorbidities that can impact concussion recovery
• How long a patient needs to rest after a concussion
• Current guidelines on concussions in sports
• "Return to play" concussion protocol is and why it's important
• How to address parent concerns in a treatment plan
• The correlation between concussion rates and sports
• How the primary care provider can address the whole patient as they treat for a concussion
• Red flags in concussion treatment
• How many concussions are too many
• Latest treatment options for concussion management

See our clinical care guidelines from Children's Hospital Colorado - for concussion (.pdf).