It is imperative that everyone involved with student athletes, both medically and scholastically, be educated about the signs, symptoms, and management of mTBI to ensure a smooth return to school, sports, and other routine activities.
The CDC has begun to address this issue with several Heads Up tool kits for high school coaches, youth sports supervisors, and medical providers. These are available at www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/TBI.htm.
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