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Record 1 2003-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
DEF

An altered state of consciousness (without a loss of consciousness), resulting from a blow to the head or whiplash, with symptoms lasting no more than fifteen minutes.

OBS

A simple (first degree) concussion corresponds to a grade one concussion using the American Academy of Neurology guidelines.

Key term(s)
  • first-degree concussion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Une commotion cérébrale de premier degré est minime en intensité et représente les commotions cérébrales les plus fréquentes dans le monde du sport. En général, l'athlète devient étourdi et désorienté, mais il ne perd pas sa mémoire et n'a pas de signes associés à une condition plus sérieuse; par contre il peut marcher d'un pas mal assuré. En dedans de 5 à 15 minutes, l'athlète devient complètement lucide.

OBS

Classification de l'Académie américaine de neurologie. Commotion cérébrale, grade 1 : confusion transitoire, pas de perte de conscience et retour complet à la normale en moins de 15 minutes.

Spanish

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