Concussion Signs and Symptoms



1409700114300SEFSA Concussion PolicySEFSA Concussion Policy-434340239395Remove any athlete who may have a concussion during a practice or game for the remainder of the day.Any athlete removed for this reason must receive a written clearance note from a medical doctor- trained in the management of concussions before returning to practice or game play.00Remove any athlete who may have a concussion during a practice or game for the remainder of the day.Any athlete removed for this reason must receive a written clearance note from a medical doctor- trained in the management of concussions before returning to practice or game play.-320040767080Coaches it is mandatory to take the free online course: (in learning center choose our state and then order) Please email a copy of the certificate to sefsareg@ and please keep a copy in your coach binder.For more concussion info visit: it is mandatory to take the free online course: (in learning center choose our state and then order) Please email a copy of the certificate to sefsareg@ and please keep a copy in your coach binder.For more concussion info visit: is a concussion and how do I recognize it?A concussion is a kind of brain injury. It can be caused by a bump or hit to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with force that shakes the head. Concussions can appear in any sport and look differently in each sport.Most concussions get better with rest and over 90% of athletes fully recover. However, all concussions should be considered serious. If not recognized and managed the right way, they may result in problems including brain damage and even death.Most concussions occur without being knocked out. Signs and symptoms of concussions may show up right after the injury or can take hours to appear. If your athlete reports any symptoms of concussion or if you notice some symptoms and signs, seek medical evaluation from a medical doctor trained in the evaluation and management of concussion. If your athlete is vomiting, has a severe headache, or is having difficulty staying awake or answering simple questions, call 911 to take her immediately to the emergency department of your local hospital.Athletes will often not talk about signs of a concussion which is why it is vital that you as a coach know the signs and symptoms.What can happen if the athlete keeps playing with concussion symptoms or returns too soon?Athletes with the signs and symptoms of a concussion should be removed from play immediately. There is NO same day return to play for a youth with a suspected concussion. Youth athletes may take more time to recover from concussion and are more prone to long-tern serious problems from a concussion.Even though a traditional brain scan (MRI or CT) may be “normal”, the brain has still been injured. If your athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one, this can lead to prolonged recovery (weeks to months), or even to severe brain swelling (Second Impact Syndrome) with devastating consequences.Concussion Signs and SymptomsChildren and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.Concussion Signs ObservedCan’t recall events?prior to?or?after?a hit or fall.Appears dazed or stunned.Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent.Moves clumsily.Answers questions slowly.Loses consciousness?(even briefly).Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes.Concussion Symptoms ReportedHeadache or “pressure” in head.Nausea or vomiting.Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.Bothered by light or noise.Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.Signs and symptoms generally show up soon after the injury. However, you may not know how serious the injury is at first and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days. For example, in the first few minutes your child or teen might be a little confused or a bit dazed, but an hour later your child might not be able to remember how he or she got hurt.You should continue to check for signs of concussion right after the injury and a few days after the injury. If your child or teen’s concussion signs or symptoms get worse, you should take him or her to the emergency department right away.Reference- Free Concussion Certification for CoachesNFHS Learning Center: Concussion in Sports (Choose South Dakota from drop down box- hit order) this 20-minute online class for FREE from the NFHSCoaches should download and print their certificate at the completion of the course.Coaches shall remove from practice or game competition any athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury and remain out of practice or play for the rest of the day.Coaches shall not allow an athlete who has neen removed from practice or play because of a suspected concussion/brain injury to return to practice or play until the athlete has received written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries. ................
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