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Concussions

Concussions. Statistics. ≈300,000 per year in sports 1 in 5 chance of a concussion in a contact/ collision sport 43 concussions at Red Oak High School (2012) After 1 st concussion 4 times more likely to receive a 2 nd one Takes less of a blow to the head. Terminology. {Concussion

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Concussions

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  1. Concussions

  2. Statistics • ≈300,000 per year in sports • 1 in 5 chance of a concussion in a contact/ collision sport • 43 concussions at Red Oak High School (2012) • After 1st concussion • 4 times more likely to receive a 2nd one • Takes less of a blow to the head

  3. Terminology • {Concussion • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) • *Subdural Hematoma • *Epidural Hematoma • Brain *Edema • *Post Traumatic (Anterograde) Amnesia • *Retrograde Amnesia • {Second Impact Syndrome

  4. Epidural & Subdural Hematoma

  5. Concussions • A clinical syndrome characterized by immediate post-traumatic impairment of neural functions • Disturbs normal brain function • Occur as a result of a direct blow or sudden snapping of the head forward, backward, or rotating side to side

  6. Signs and Symptoms • Be aware of • Easily seen signs • Self-reported symptoms • Delayed symptoms

  7. Signs • Appears dazed • Confused • Forgetful • Unsure • Clumsy • Answers questions slowly • Loses consciousness • Behavior or personality changes • Retrograde amnesia • Anterograde amnesia

  8. Symptoms • Headache • Nausea • Balance problems • Dizziness • Double or blurry vision • Sensitive to light or sound • Sluggish • Foggy • Changes in sleep pattern • Difficulty concentrating or remembering

  9. 1 or more S/S = • CONCUSSION

  10. What can we do? • Monitor equipment and technique • Be thorough in your evaluation • Recognize injury severity • Collaborate with physician on return to play decisions • Understand the potential negative consequences of concussions

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