Appendix IV
CONCUSSIONS A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal brain function. An athlete does not have to lose consciousness (be “knocked out”) to have suffered a concussion.
Common Symptoms of Concussion Include:
• headache •
fogginess
• difficulty concentrating • easily confused •
slowed thought processes
• difficulty with memory • nausea • lack of energy, tiredness • • •
dizziness, poor balance blurred vision
sensitive to light and sounds
• mood changes- irritable, anxious, or tearful SUGGESTED CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT:
1. No athlete should return to play (RTP) or practice on the same day of a concussion.
2. Any athlete suspected of having a concussion should be evaluated by an appropriate health-care professional that day.
3. Any athlete with a concussion should be medically cleared by an appropriate health-care professional prior to resuming participation in any practice or competition.
4. After medical clearance, RTP should follow a step-wise protocol with provisions for delayed RTP based upon return of any signs or symptoms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
uslacrosse.org/sites/default/files/public/documents/safety/cmp- guidelines-2016.pdf
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