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When a blow to the head shakes the brain within the space between the brain and the skull, the resulting shaking is known as concussion.<ref name="rf16249">VK, ''First Aid Manual'', p. 180, (2006), ISBN 9-781405-315739</ref> A concussion is the most common type of head injury. A concussion can result from a car crash, a sports injury, a fall, or a violent shake to the head or upper body.<ref name="rf16250">http://www.brainline.org/content/2012/06/what-should-you-do-if-you-think-you-have-had-a-concussion.html</ref> While most concussions are a temporary disturbance that don't leave lasting damage, it can lead to associated serious problems if not treated promptly and effectively.<ref name="rf16251">Australian Red Cross, ''First Aid: Responding to Emergencies'', p. 142, (2002), ISBN 0-909896-74-7</ref> | When a blow to the head shakes the brain within the space between the brain and the skull, the resulting shaking is known as concussion.<ref name="rf16249">VK, ''First Aid Manual'', p. 180, (2006), ISBN 9-781405-315739</ref> A concussion is the most common type of head injury. A concussion can result from a car crash, a sports injury, a fall, or a violent shake to the head or upper body.<ref name="rf16250">http://www.brainline.org/content/2012/06/what-should-you-do-if-you-think-you-have-had-a-concussion.html</ref> While most concussions are a temporary disturbance that don't leave lasting damage, it can lead to associated serious problems if not treated promptly and effectively.<ref name="rf16251">Australian Red Cross, ''First Aid: Responding to Emergencies'', p. 142, (2002), ISBN 0-909896-74-7</ref> | ||
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