Concussion Evaluation Clinical Tools and Evidence-Based Applications for All Patient Ages and Clinical Settings-Concussion Evaluation Clinical Tools and Evidence-Based Applications for All Patient Ages and Clinical Settings

Concussion Evaluation Clinical Tools and Evidence-Based Applications for All Patient Ages and Clinical Settings

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The final live session of the 2020 AAPMNR Virtual Annual Assembly focused on concussion evaluation, clinical tools, and evidence-based applications for patients of all ages. The session included presentations from Dr. Stephanie Tao, Dr. Andrew Gordon, Dr. Kathleen Bell, and Dr. Mary Dubon. Dr. Tao introduced the panel and provided an overview of their areas of expertise. Dr. Gordon discussed gold standard concussion tools for adults, including symptom checklists, neuropsychological tests, postural stability testing, and more. Dr. Dubon presented on concussion evaluation in pediatric patients, highlighting the Child SCAT-5 assessment tool and the importance of considering age-specific factors. Dr. Bell discussed future possibilities for concussion diagnosis, including the use of autonomic nervous system assessment and biomarkers. The panel also addressed questions from the audience, touching on topics such as telehealth models for sideline assessment, the use of serum biomarkers, and the diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in concussed patients. Overall, the session provided valuable insights into the evaluation and management of concussion across all patient populations.

Keywords

AAPMNR Virtual Annual Assembly

concussion evaluation

clinical tools

evidence-based applications

patients of all ages

Dr. Stephanie Tao

Dr. Andrew Gordon

Dr. Kathleen Bell

Dr. Mary Dubon

gold standard concussion tools