HEAD INJURY ASSESSMENT

Initial Treatment for concussion includes:

• Constant monitoring of the athlete post-injury, especially within the first 24 to 72 hours.
• Rest from work, school, normal social activities and sport so as to allow sufficient time for a full recovery.
• Preventing a second impact or injury by avoiding any activities that may jerk or impact the head.
• Avoiding certain medications: no aspirin ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs except PARACETAMOL
• NO SLEEPING TABLETS, NO CODEINE CONTAINING MEDICATIONS
• NO ALCOHOL

The most effective way of treating concussion is to manage the injury properly as soon as it occurs.

If an athlete’s condition quickly deteriorates, immediate hospital transfer is required.