REMOVE YOU REMOVE If you suspect concussion must the player from play right away. Continuing to play increases their risk of more severe, and/or longer lasting concussion symptoms, as well as increases their risk of other injury. In young players in particular it puts them at risk of a very but fatal brain injury. This assessment and initial management process is summarised in the diagram below. (taken from world rugby concussion guidelines playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/) Things to look out for in players who have been or may have been concussed in the days following the event: Concussion or post-concussion symptoms are often vague and non-specific. In particular it often mimics the early symptoms of a viral infection such as flu; with the patient complaining of feeling off-colour or generally unwell. If a player feels unwell or unusual in the days following a head injury, concussion should be considered and medical advice sort. Other things to look out for are:
REMOVE If you suspect concussion YOU must REMOVE the player from play right away. Continuing to play increases their risk of more severe, and/or longer lasting concussion symptoms, as well as increases their risk of other injury. In young players in particular it puts them at risk of a very but fatal brain injury. This assessment and initial management process is summarised in the diagram below. (taken from world rugby concussion guidelines playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/) Things to look out for in players who have been or may have been concussed in the days following the event: Concussion or post-concussion symptoms are often vague and non-specific. In particular it often mimics the early symptoms of a viral infection such as flu; with the patient complaining of feeling off-colour or generally unwell. If a player feels unwell or unusual in the days following a head injury, concussion should be considered and medical advice sort. Other things to look out for are:
3RecogniseandRemove-edited_English.docx