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The neurological exam is also similar to adult SCAT, Again there is the important note: SCORING ON THE CHILD SCAT5 SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A STANDALONE METHOD TO DIAGNOSE […]

The cognitive screen is similar to that of adult SCAT, but DAYS in reverse order are asked instead of months.

Symptom Scores are for 21 symptoms from 0 to 3, with an overall score out of 63. The parent, caregiver, or other responsible adult is also asked 21 questions from […]

After the Immediate/On-Field Assessment, the physician should again skip to Step 6 in the office assessment where the Decision is made on whether concussion has been diagnosed, by ticking either [...]

Step 4 (Examination) starts with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which notes the BEST response in three categories: Eye movement, Verbal responses and Motor response: These are scored out of […]

Step 3 is the Maddocks Memory Assessment questions (similar to neurological assessment of orientation in time, place and situation) but in the sports context. These are noted as correct (Y) […]

The Diagnosis on Step 6 of the Office Assessment should be determined.

A similar Immediate/On-Field assessment is made, complete with RED FLAGS for immediate ambulance call. The Observable signs and Glasgow Coma Score are noted, and a Cervical Spine Assessment is [...]

And SCAT comes with a final warning: SCORING ON THE SCAT5 SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A STAND-ALONE METHOD TO DIAGNOSE CONCUSSION, MEASURE RECOVERY OR MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT AN ATHLETE’S […]

Finally, the SCAT form contains injury advice for the athlete or their family.