327 Prophylactic Antibiotics Do Not Prevent CNS Infection in Civilian Gunshot Wounds to the Head

Abstract

has changed significantly as research has expanded the knowledge of concussion.METHODS: A Google Forms survey was completed by total 250 high school students and their parents assessing demographic characteristics, as well as experience with, attitude towards, and knowledge of sports-related concussion. Statistical analysis was performed using Chisquare, Fisher's exact, and t-test methods. Statistical significance was defined as p < 0.05.RESULTS: 45% of students reported having a prior concussion. Parents were more concerned about concussion than students (71% vs. 56%, p = 0.004). Previously concussed students were more concerned about concussion than non-concussed students (73% vs. 58%, p = 0.007). Parents were more likely to consider stopping participation in an activity than their students (65% vs. 22%, p < 0.0001). 8% of previously concussed students had stopped participation in an activity due to concussion. Concussion knowledge was similar between parents and students who played and did not play contact sports. Students were more willing to conceal a concussion than their parents (49% vs. 4%, p < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Parents of high school students had greater concern about concussion than their students. Students were much more willing to conceal a concussion than their parents. The finding that 49% of high school students would conceal a concussion in order to continue participation in activities is concerning. More education is needed among the high school population.