Education DEFINING A CONCUSSION


A direct or indirect hit to the head, neck, or face that causes a disturbance in brain function. It may or may not include loss of consciousness


DETERMINING IF A CONCUSSION WAS SUSTAINED


SYMPTOMS (as listed in the article and SCAT2 form)


.Physical signs: Was there a loss of consciousness? Is balance intact?


.Impaired brain function: Ask the concussed person questions, such as:


What routine or move did you most recently do? What day of the week is it? What year is it?


.Abnormal behavior


This article was compiled from a conversation with Dr. Jim Miller, his 2010 USAS presentation, and the SCAT2 form. For more information on concussion management, check out Dr. Miller’s article on concussions in Synchro Swimming USA’s fall 2010 issue:


DOWNLOAD HERE POST-CONCUSSION: SIGNS TO WATCH FOR


.Worsening headache .Drowsiness or inability to be woken up .Difficulty recognizing people or places .Repeated vomiting .Seizures .Weak or numb limbs .Slurred speech .Difficulty balancing


POST-CONCUSSION TIPS


. Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity (including training)


.No alcohol .No sleeping tablets


. Do NOT use aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication for headaches; use codeine as directed by a physician


.Do NOT drive until cleared by a physician


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