A 19-year-old hockey player sustains a concussion during a game. He had brief confusion but no loss of consciousness, and CT is normal. According to C...

Question

A 19-year-old hockey player sustains a concussion during a game. He had brief confusion but no loss of consciousness, and CT is normal. According to Canadian paediatric concussion guidelines, when should he return to full-contact play?

Accepted Answer

After a graded return-to-play protocol once he is completely symptom-free at rest and with exertion

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Immediately once CT is normal

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After 24 hours symptom-free, regardless of step-wise progression

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Only after 6 months, regardless of symptoms

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Never; contact sport is permanently contraindicated after a single concussion

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Sport-related concussion

A 19-year-old hockey player sustains a concussion during a game. He had brief confusion but no loss of consciousness, and CT is normal. According to Canadian paediatric concussion guidelines, when should he return to full-contact play?