Concussion

Authors

Children's Mercy Kansas City

Files

Publication Date

2023

Related Materials

Algorithms associated with this Clinical Pathway:

• Concussion (PDF)

Additional tools associated with this Clinical Pathway:

• Concussion Guidance (PDF)
• Concussion Guidance - Spanish (PDF)
• Educational Accommodations for Concussion (PDF)
• Sleep Tips for Children and Teens (PDF)
• Sleep Tips for Children and Teens - Spanish (PDF)

Disclaimer

These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.

Objective of the Care Process Model

To provide care standards for the child presenting to the Emergency Department (ED), Urgent Care Center (UCC), or Outpatient clinic with concern for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The Concussion Clinical Pathway addresses evaluation, clinical decision making, discharge education, expectations, and the follow-up plan to minimize care variation

Target Users

Physicians (Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Outpatient Clinics, Fellows, Residents) ; Advanced Practice Nurses; Nurses (Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Centers, and Outpatient Clinics)

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

Finalized Sept 2016; Revised March 2019, August 2023

Clinical Pathways are updated on a revision schedule. Primary files will always be the most current update. Previous revisions are available upon request from Children’s Mercy Library Services.

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients with common or high-risk clinical conditions when national or international guidelines are not available or applicable. Clinical Pathways are informed by methodical review of scientific literature and the consensus of a multidisciplinary committee of subject matter experts and key stakeholders at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Processes within Clinical Pathways may be specific to Children’s Mercy Kansas City and should be evaluated before applying to a different setting.

Recommended Citation

Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Concussion" (2023). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/care_models/24