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It is important to find a medical professional who is trained in the diagnosis and management of concussion.
They will ask questions about how the injury occurred, the nature, severity, and duration of any symptoms, concussion history, and more. They may recommend testing, either a CT scan, MRI, or neuropsychological, depending on their evaluation.
Typically, CT scans an MRIs are not reliable indicators of concussion, however they are valuable tools used to rule out more significant problems such as skull fractures or hematomas (bleeding in/on the brain).
It is a good idea to take the ACE (Acute Concussion Evaluation) form with you to ensure a thorough evaluation.
If cognitive rest is prescribed, make sure to ask for a written note to be excused from school activities such as band, woodshop, and gym class. Also make sure that a rest period is built into the day in the nurse's office or some other quiet area, if necessary.
It's important to remember that physical and cognitive rest speeds recovery. Test taking, reading long passages, or just being in the school environment may not be advisable for a period of time.
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