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Number, Intensity, and Degree of Concussion Symptoms Determine Severity, Says Dr. Robert Cantu
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Created 10/23/2008 - 18:45

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The severity of a concussion, says Dr. Robert Cantu, is measured by the:

  • duration of symptoms: how long the post-concussion signs and symptoms [2] lasted;
  • number of symptoms: how many of the twenty-five symptoms were present; and
  • degree: whether the symptoms experienced were mild, moderate or severe.
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Concussion Severity Determined By Number, Duration and Degree of Symptoms
Duration, number and degree of post-concussion signs and symptoms determine concussion severity, says Dr. Robert Cantu.
Determining Concussion Severity: Approaches Vary [3]
Vast Majority of Concussions Do Not Involve Loss of Consciousness [4]
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[3] https://momsteam.com/determining-concussion-severity-three-different-approaches
[4] https://momsteam.com/health and safety/loss-of-consciousness-not-required-for-concussion-finding
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