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Concussion and Head Injury Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms of a concussion are the result of a temporary change in the brains function.
In most cases, the symptoms of a concussion generally resolve over a short period of time: however, in some cases, symptoms will last for weeks or longer. Children and adolescents are more susceptible to concussion and take longer than adults to recover.
It is imperative that any student who is suspected of having a concussion is removed from athletic activity (i.e. recess, PE class, sports) and remains out of such activities until evaluated and cleared to return to activity by a physician.
Students who develop worsening symptoms, cannot be awakened, slurred speech, or repeated vomiting should be seen immediately at St. Charles Hospital’s emergency department.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to:
Confusion or appears dazed
Headache or head pressure
Loss of consciousness
Balance difficulties, dizziness, or clumsy move
ments
Double or blurry vision
Sensitivity to light and/or sound
Nausea, vomiting, and/or loss of appetite
Irritability, sadness or other changes in personality
Feeling sluggish, foggy or light-headed
Concentration or focusing problems
Drowsiness
Fatigue and/or sleep issues – sleeping more or less than usual
Decreased or absent memory of events prior to or immediately after the injury, or difficulty retaining new information.

RETURN TO LEARN and RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS

Cognitive Rest: Activities students should avoid include, but are not limited to the following:
Computers and video games
Television viewing
Texting
Reading or writing
Studying or homework
Taking a test or completing
significant projects
Loud music
Bright lights

Physical Rest: Activities students should avoid include, but are not limited to the following:
Contact and collision
High speed, intense exercise and/or sports
High risk for re-injury or impacts
Any activity that results in an increased heart rate or increased head pressure.
Return to Play Protocol: Once the student is symptom free for at least 24 hours and has been cleared by the school’s Chief Medical Officer for Concussions, they will begin a 5 stage gradual return to play protocol.
Any return of symptoms during the return to play protocol, the student will return to the previous day’s activities until symptom free.

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR
CONCUSSIONS
St. Charles Orthopedics (631)-689-6698
St. Charles Think Smart! Concussion Management Clinic (631)-476-4323

If you think your child has a concussion:
Remove them from all physical activity
Implement cognitive rest as stated above
If symptoms worsen, bring them to the emergency department at St. Charles Hospital
Make an appointment with the school’s Chief Medical Officer for Concussions.

For more information visit our website: http://www.millerplace.k12.ny.us/webpages/llally/concussion.cfm

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