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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury   that changes the way the brain normally works. A   concussion is caused by bump, blow, or jolt to the   head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even a “ding,” “getting your  bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow  to the head can be serious.

 

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION?

Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right  after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until  days or weeks after the injury. 

If an athlete reports one or more symptoms of  concussion listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional,  experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is  symptom-free and it’s OK to return to

play.  

Did You Know?

  • Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness.
  • Athletes who have, at any point in their lives, had a concussion have an increased risk for another concussion.

Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.

 

 

 

 

 

  

       

SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF

    SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETES

Appears dazed or stunned

               Is confused about assignment or position                                                             Headache or “pressure” in head

               Forgets an instruction                                                                                                    Balance problems or dizziness

               Is unsure of game, score, or opponent                                                                   Nausea or vomiting

                Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light                                                                            Double or blurry vision

               Answers questions slowly                                                                                            Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

               Loses consciousness (even briefly)                                                                           Sensitivity to noise

               Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes                                                 Concentration or memory problems

                Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Confusion                                                  feeling right” or “feeling down”

Can’t recall events after hit or fall  Just not “

CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS

In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd   the brain against the skull. An athlete should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs:

  • One pupil larger than the other
  • Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
  • A headache that not only does not diminish, but gets worse 
  • Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
  • Repeated vomiting or nausea
  • Slurred speech
  • Convulsions or seizures
  • Cannot recognize people or places
  • Becomes increasingly confused, restless, or agitated
  • Has unusual behavior
  • Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU  THINK YOUR ATHLETE HAS A  CONCUSSION?

If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.  Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a  lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse.  After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional.

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