[Mark in Idaho]

t97tab,

Your previous thread got a bit off topic so I am starting a new thread for you. Go to Edit/find and type in 'delayed' to help find the part of the article that speaks to delayed symptoms.

Here is a simple comment from Mayo Clinic and other sources.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/con...ction=symptoms

http://www.livestrong.com/article/79...ms-concussion/

http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/...isymptoms.html

http://www.yourlegalguide.com/concussion/

Here is a power point presentation. You can download a free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft. Google 'power point viewer'

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...U0OiiGlMg6XsJg


The CME video that I posted on the other thread has a comment by the speaker about the importance of getting the medical record to note the concussion at the earliest exam so that later appearing symptoms can be properly attributed to the concussion. He discusses two important issues.

First, get the record to show the proper IDC-10 code. I think it was 854 or 954. He also suggests the need to have the trauma to the head listed in the record even if there are not immediate symptoms with a note of "probable concussion/854 due to impact to head." many concussion researchers note the problem that arises when impacts to the head are not properly noted in the medical record, regardless of symptoms.

The study of concussion subjects shows that this failure to note concussion or a possibility of concussion early in the medical process can disrupt the availability to concussion care at a later time, especially when it comes to insurance companies denying later concussion treatment/management.

Be sure to look at the footnotes. They often refer to published articles.

My best to you.