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A Concussive convulsion is a convulsion that occurs after a concussion, the mildest type of traumatic brain injury. or immed after any tbi??? cc's are not not really epileptic in nature[1] and are not to be confused with post-traumatic epilepsy, which is a symptom of more serious injury.[2] During a concussive convulsion, the patient displays tonic and clonic movements.(from mesh)
Concussive convulsions occur within seconds of an impact.[3] They are thought to result from temporary loss of brain function rather than from structural damage to the brain and are usually associated with a good outcome.[4]
Frequency
[edit]Concussive convulsions occur in one in about seventy concussions.[2]
Features
[edit]Concussive convulsions have a similar presentation to concussive syncope.[1]
Prognosis
[edit]Prognosis is usually good.[4] Concussive convulsions do not need to be treated.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Iudice A, Murri L (2000). "Pharmacological Prophylaxis of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy". Drugs. 59 (5): 1091–1019. PMID 10852641.
- ^ a b McCrory PR, Berkovic SF (1998). "Concussive Convulsions. Incidence in Sport and Treatment Recommendations". Sports Medicine. 25 (2): 131–136. PMID 9519401.
- ^ Gupta A, Wyllie E Lachhwani DK (2006). The Treatment of Epilepsy: Principles & Practice. Hagerstwon, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 521–524. ISBN 0-7817-4995-6.
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Perron AD, Brady WJ, Huff JS (2001). "Concussive Convulsions: Emergency Department Assessment and Management of a Frequently Misunderstood Entity". Academic Emergency Medicine. 8 (3): 296–298. PMID 11229957.
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Category:Medical signs Category:Neurotrauma
impact = immediate, or concussive????
[edit]- impact=cc[1]