WHAT IS CONCUSSION? Concussion is a traumatic injury of the brain caused by a direct or an indirect force to the head that results in disturbances of the brain’s function. There are many common symptoms that can lead to short- and long-term health impairment of a student if managed incorrectly. WHAT CAUSES CONCUSSION? Direct impact to the head, face, neck or to other parts of the body that cause a rapid movement of the head (whiplash injuries) with the ground, equipment or other players. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION Signs (visible cues) Vacant look Confused or forgetful Motionless on the ground Holding or clutching head Slow to get up Vomiting Unsteady on feet Seizures Balance problems/ poor More irritable than normal coordination Loss of responsiveness Symptoms Headache Nausea Dizziness “Pressure in Head” Confusion Sensitivity to light and noise Neck pain (superficial injuries) Difficult waking up Loss of memory Loss of balance fluid coming out of Slow or fatigued nose or ear Signs and symptoms can occur straight after the inciting event or may be delayed for up to 48 hours. If a pupil displays any of these signs or symptoms it is essential that they are instantly removed from the activity and seen by a medical specialist.
WHAT IS CONCUSSION? Concussion is a traumatic injury of the brain caused by a direct or an indirect force to the head that results in disturbances of the brain’s function. There are many common symptoms that can lead to short- and long-term health impairment of a student if managed incorrectly. WHAT CAUSES CONCUSSION? Direct impact to the head, face, neck or to other parts of the body that cause a rapid movement of the head (whiplash injuries) with the ground, equipment or other players. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION Signs (visible cues) Vacant look Motionless on the ground Slow to get up Unsteady on feet Balance problems/ poor coordination Confused or forgetful Holding or clutching head Vomiting Seizures More irritable than normal Loss of responsiveness Symptoms Headache Dizziness Confusion Neck pain (superficial injuries) Loss of memory Slow or fatigued Nausea “Pressure in Head” Sensitivity to light and noise Difficult waking up Loss of balance fluid coming out of nose or ear Signs and symptoms can occur straight after the inciting event or may be delayed for up to 48 hours. If a pupil displays any of these signs or symptoms it is essential that they are instantly removed from the activity and seen by a medical specialist.
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