Infants, adolescents and children suspected of experiencing a moderate to severe<unk>  are recommended to seek immediate medical attention to reduce or reverse potential brain trauma inflicted by the injury. Following initial diagnosis when signs and symptoms arise within hours, or immediately, following the head trauma, observation of the patient is continued intensely as symptoms can develop and alter days after. Treatments vary to provide recovery from the trauma; specific treatment depends on the severity and area of injury. Patients experiencing prolonged symptoms for three to four weeks succeeding injury and diagnosis are encouraged from ‘active rehabilitation’ rather than complete physical and mental rest. Medical clearance is not necessary to return to school for pediatric patients. However, observation is required to monitor return-to-school and activities. Re-injury should be avoided to prevent long-term consequences and permanent brain damage. Rest and return to activities Following immediately after a<unk>  resulting from an injury, pediatric patients caretakers are recommended to seek medical assessment after displaying symptoms. Subsequently, pediatric patients are required to rest over the next 24 - 48 hours both physically and mentally prior to returning to activities. Activities involving contact, collision and energy expenditure should be avoided. Return-to-school Students should only return to school after the initial rest is taken for 24-48 hours; activities are required to be at low-risk to avoid re-injury and worsening of symptoms. Long absences are discouraged to avoid deterioration of the manifestations and are recommended to take an active rehabilitation instead. Medication Pharmacologic treatment at the present stage has been shown to be unable to speed the recovery of<unk> ; nevertheless, the medication can be prescribed to alleviate signs and symptoms of sleep disturbances, headaches, cognitive and emotional inflictions, of the injury. Melatonin can assist patients experiencing sleep disturbances. Medication utilized for headaches like naproxen, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and oxaprozin can be applied to lessen symptoms in the short term; though, recent studies indicate patients improved in the ailment after discontinuation of the treatment. However, medication and other forms of drugs are advised to not be administered unless prescribed by a doctor due to the potential detrimental implications on recovery.
Pediatric concussion
Pediatric stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Sports-related traumatic brain injury
Childhood acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury
Organic brain syndrome
Penetrating head injury