| Case report: postconcussion syndrome after minor head injury. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9773904 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 31-yr-old flight medic struck the top of his head while loading a patient onto an ambulance. He sustained a momentary alteration of sensorium but otherwise seemed fine. Approximately 1 week after the incident, he experienced the onset of headaches and disabling vertigo that persisted over the next 2 mo, gradually decreasing in severity with time. Although not deemed significant at the time of injury, a mild head injury can result in postconcussion syndrome, a collection of neurologic symptoms that can persist for some time before resolving. This case emphasizes the need for a period of observation after head trauma before clearing aviators for flying duties. |
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Authors:
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S C Wright |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 69 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 1998 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-10 Completed Date: 1998-12-10 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 999-1000 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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36th Medical Evacuation Battalion, Ft. Hood, TX, USA. |
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Adult Aerospace Medicine Brain Concussion / diagnosis, etiology* Craniocerebral Trauma / complications* Emergency Medical Technicians Headache / diagnosis, etiology* Humans Male Syndrome Time Factors Vertigo / diagnosis, etiology* |
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