A School Nurse Guide to Concussions

Every year, hundreds of thousands of school-aged children suffer concussions, a generally mild form of traumatic brain injury, that without appropriate recognition and response, can result in further injury and potentially serious, long-lasting effects. The result of a bump, blow, jolt, or hit to the head or body, a concussion occurs when the brain bounces or twists within the skull, stretching and bruising nerves and blood vessels and causing chemical changes within the brain, temporarily impairing normal brain function. Particularly in children whose young brains are still developing and whose symptoms may be difficult to detect, concussions pose a significant risk. Establishing a comprehensive concussion management plan in every school is essential to protecting kids’ brain health.
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