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There are three keys to concussions:
(1) RECOGNIZE IT
(2) REPORT IT
(3) REST
Find more information below each step.
Click here to get access to the Concussion Symptom Monitoring Form
Click here to go the ImPACT & Concussion Management page
Click here to find out more information about Max's Law which drives our policies and procedures
Click here to go the the Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon Webpage to get more information on concussions
Click HERE to go to a wonderful and very informative article from the point of view of someone dealing with a concussion
Additional and useful handouts:
Concussion Management and Return-to-Play Policy
Post Concussion Home Care Handout
What is a concussion? Watch this video to find out more information:
RECOGNIZE IT
An individual does not have to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion. Any trauma, whether direct or indirect, can cause trauma to the brain. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to:
Headache
Nausea
Irritability
Dizziness
Sensitivity to noise and/or light
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty remembering
Drowsiness
Not all concussions will have the same set of symptoms. Each is unique!
To find more information about recognizing concussion, click HERE.
REPORT IT
The most important thing anyone can do if a concussion is suspected is to report it.
To find more information about the importance of reporting concussion, click HERE.
REST
In the days following an injury, the brain needs both cognitive and physical rest to heal. Symptoms often worsen with auditory and/or visual stimuli.
The importance of cognitive rest can not be stressed enough. Athletes should limit or eliminate the use of electronic devises and may need to modify their school schedule until symptoms subside.
For more information, click HERE.
Once symptoms subside, a gradual Return-to-Play format should be followed. Click HERE to get information about the guidelines utilized by Sprague High School and the Salem Keizer School District.
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