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Head injury in children: From Lumps and Bumps to Bolts

Head injury in children: From Lumps and Bumps to Bolts

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Second impact syndrome• potentially fatal• athlete susta<strong>in</strong>s second blow <strong>to</strong> thehead before completely recover<strong>in</strong>gfrom a first concussion• Diffuse swell<strong>in</strong>g, loss ofau<strong>to</strong>regulation• Pt. Collapses with dilated pupils <strong>and</strong>herniation after walk<strong>in</strong>g around dazed• <strong>children</strong> <strong>and</strong> teenagers moresusceptible

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