Care For A Concussion

Concussions: Know The Risks And Signs

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. A concussion can occur even without the loss of consciousness, and those injuries that may seem to be mild can result in serious injury.

Concussion can occur in any sport, and children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. Common Signs Observed And Reported

Appears dazed or stunned Headache or "pressure" in head Is confused about assignment or position Nausea or vomiting Forgets an instruction Balance problems or dizziness Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Double or blurry vision Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light Answers questions slowly Sensitivity to noise Loses consciousness (even briefly) Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes Concentration or memory problems Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Confusion Can’t recall events after hit or fall Does not "feel right" or is "feeling down"

If you suspect your child/athlete has a concussion:

Remove the athlete from play. Look for signs and symptoms of a concussion if your athlete has experienced a bump or blow to the head or body. When in doubt, keep the athlete out of play. Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experience in evaluating for concussion. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Health care professionals have a number of methods that they can use to assess the severity of concussions. As a coach, recording the following information can help health care professionals in assessing the athlete after the injury: Cause of the injury and force of the hit or blow to the head or body, any loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out) and if so, for how long, any memory loss immediately following the injury and/or any seizures immediately following the injury as well as the number of previous concussions. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.

 

If your child/athlete is experiencing moderate to severe concussive symptoms refer the athlete to an emergency department for evaluation and treatment.

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Provides education, neurocognitive testing, access to medical professionals who are credentialed ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) consultants, and excess insurance coverage to protect the financial well-being of athletes and their families.

"Wells Fargo is thrilled to announce our exclusive association with ImPACT for the Play It Safe Concussion Care program," said John Breckenridge, senior vice president of Wells Fargo Insurance Services. "We are connected in our mission to protect youth athletes. The quality and reliability of the ImPACT test along with their credentialed ImPACT consultants and training programs help ensure a safe return-to-play for young athletes."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur in the United States each year. Ten percent of all college players and twenty percent of all high school players sustain concussions in any given season, with high school athletes three times more likely to sustain a second concussion.

Micky Collins, PhD. Director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Center for Sports Medicine Concussion Program said, "We are pleased to work with Wells Fargo in initiating this comprehensive concussion care program. The program will help all children to receive exemplary, evidence-based care incorporating all elements of an appropriate concussion management program. These elements include concussion education, baseline neurocognitive testing, and, most importantly, post-injury treatment by a clinician who has been trained extensively in implementing the latest advances in concussion science and education. We are proud to be a part of this as many children will benefit from this program."

Play It Safe provides youth sports organizations and school districts with affordable access to similar protections and protocols afforded by the NFL, NHL, and Major League Baseball. For more information on the Play It Safe Concussion Care Solution, please visit https://wfis.wellsfargo.com/concussioncare . For more information about ImPACT, please visit www.impacttest.com .

"Post-injury care is key to successful return to play, return to school and return to life. The Play it Safe program helps provide athletes with easier access to qualified clinicians that have the background and experience in concussion management," said Mark Lovell, PhD, FACPN and chairman of ImPACT. "This program should greatly increase access to high quality care and should have a particularly large impact on the child athlete.

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