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Different Grades of Concussion

Different Grades of Concussion
American Academy of Neurology (AAN), accurately states that, “There is no such thing as a minor concussion.” Of course, it always nice that a statement like this can result in more patients and an increase in revenue.

The AAN guidelines have specified three grades of brain concussions:

Grade 1 Concussion:

Transient confusion, ie dinged or dazed.

Grade 1 concussion to a NFL football player

Grade 1 concussion to a NFL football player

No loss of consciousness, but, “Ohmigawd, does my head hurt”.
Rapid recovery in which concussion symptoms clear in less than 15 minutes.

Grade 2 Concussion:

The same as Grade 1 (transient confusion and no loss of consciousness) but with the added bonus of having the concussion symptoms or mental status abnormalities last longer than 15 minutes.

Grade 2 concussion to a NFL football player

Grade 2 concussion to a NFL football player

Grade 3 Concussion:

Brain concussions at this level are characterized by any loss of consciousness, either brief (seconds) or prolonged (minutes).

Please note that the AAN states that permanent brain injury can occur with either Grade 2 or Grade 3 concussion.

Grade 3 concussion to a NFL football player

Grade 3 concussion to a NFL football player

Just a word to the wise – while the pictures above try to make light of a concussion, concussions are a very serious situation.

When in doubt, ALWAYS seek medical treatment. That means YOU! And, that means NOW!

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