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. 2009 Feb;10(1):6–10.

Table 1.

Data-driven Cantu4 grading system for concussion

Grade 1 (mild)
No loss of consciousness; post-traumatic amnesia* or post-concussion signs or symptoms lasting less than 30 minutes
Grade 2 (moderate)
Loss of consciousness lasting less than 1 minute; Post-traumatic amnesia* or post-concussion signs or symptoms lasting longer than 30 minutes but less than 24 hours
Grade 3 (severe)
Loss of consciousness lasting more than 1 minute or post-traumatic amnesia* lasting longer than 24 hours; Post-concussion signs or symptoms lasting longer than 7 days
*

Retrograde and anterograde