Concussion
Kaylee Brooks
Definition of Concussion
A brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body.
Causes of a Concussion
It is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.
Symptoms
Dizziness
If an athlete suffers an concussion they will often be dizzy.
Nausea/Vomiting
Athletes with concussions offer experience vomiting and nausea.
Sleepiness
Suffering from a concussion can cause the athlete to be sleepy.
Field Treatment
- Removal from the game
- Physician Evaluation
- Parent notification
- Cleared by physician before returning to play.
Hospital Treatment
- Physician Evaluation
- Return to play when cleared by a physician.
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Prevention
There are no true preventions of concussions, but there are ways to limit the risk of suffering from one. Wearing appropriate head protection that fits properly is one of the biggest ways. All of the head gear should be checked before it is used.
Concussion by Sport
This chart shows concussions by sports. In the chart, you can see that football is the most common sport for concussions to occur.
Concussion Comparison- Girls to Boys
This chart is a comparison of concussions boys to girls.
Comparison of Concussions by age
This chart shows a comparison of concussions betweens ages and sexes.