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PROLONGED CONCUSSIVE SYMPTOMS: Persistent symptoms (>10 days) are reported in 10%‒15% of concussions. “Post-concussion Syndrome” is simply defined as symptoms and signs of concussion that [...]

General guidelines LOC greater than 2 minutes Focal neurological findings Worsening mental status Seizure activity Worsening headache Single emesis for player <12 years of age Repeated emesis [...]

Any athlete suspected of having a concussion should be removed from play, not return to play that day and then seek medical evaluation. Signs to watch for (player, family, friends […]

Record symptoms Headache Dizziness Sleep disturbance Mood changes Concentration lapses Uninterrupted sleep is best Only wake to check periodically if LOC initially Signs persist

Symptoms somatic (e.g. headache) cognitive (e.g. feeling like in a fog) emotional symptoms (e.g. lability) Physical signs (e.g. loss of consciousness, amnesia) Behavioural changes (e.g. [...]

May be due to direct blow to face, head, neck, or elsewhere on body with “impulsive” force to head Rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that resolves spontaneously […]

been unconscious for more than two minutes exhibit focal neurological signs such as weakness, altered sensation or reflexes any deterioration in their level of consciousness a seizure a worsening [...]

When using the split stretcher, manual inline support is first applied and the cervical collar positioned. The locking mechanisms should be inspected to ensure they are free from dirt, sand […]

Scoop stretchers are designed to be positioned without the necessity of log-rolling injured person, though they can always be used as a regular spineboard. These stretchers have a locking [...]

In this section we detail some of the specific equipment used in the management of suspected spinal-cord injuries including cervical collars, spineboards, extrication devices and head [...]