User:Delldot/concussive convulsions

A Concussive convulsion is a convulsion that occurs after a concussion, the mildest type of traumatic brain injury. or immed after any tbi??? cc's are not not really epileptic in nature and are not to be confused with post-traumatic epilepsy, which is a symptom of more serious injury. During a concussive convulsion, the patient displays tonic and clonic movements.(from mesh)

Concussive convulsions occur within seconds of an impact. They are thought to result from temporary loss of brain function rather than from structural damage to the brain and are usually associated with a good outcome.

Frequency
Concussive convulsions occur in one in about seventy concussions.

Features
Concussive convulsions have a similar presentation to concussive syncope.

Prognosis
Prognosis is usually good. Concussive convulsions do not need to be treated.

impact = immediate, or concussive????

 * impact=cc