Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury | Gouvernement du Québec

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Definitions and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussion.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussion can occur up to 48 hours after an incident.

What to do following an incident involving a blow or an impulsive force to the head

If you have experienced a blow to the head, you might be suffering from a concussion or a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion/MTBI). It is important that you watch appearance of symptoms.

Prevention and awareness-raising

To develop or maintain a healthy and safe environment, each citizen and location needs to adopt a preventive approach.

Tools for education, recreation and sports

The Concussion Management Protocol and the Tracking Sheet are tools that describes each step to take from the moment of an incident to the complete return to activities.

Last update: April 11, 2023