second-impact syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects brain
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:SIS
gptkbp:causedBy second concussion before recovery from first concussion
gptkbp:complication death
severe brain damage
gptkbp:field neurology
sports medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1984
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label second-impact syndrome
gptkbp:prevention proper concussion management
gptkbp:riskFactor adolescents
contact sports
not reporting concussion symptoms
gptkbp:symptom respiratory failure
loss of consciousness
dilated pupils
rapid brain swelling
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Concussion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6