Priority is to recognise anyone with suspected concussion.
Concussion should be suspected if one or more of the following visible clues, signs, symptoms or errors in memory questions are present.
Any one or more of the following visual clues can indicate a possible concussion:
Presence of any of the following signs and symptoms may suggest a concussion:
Failure to answer any of the following questions correctly may suggest a concussion:
Any one playing sports who has a suspected concussion should be immediately removed from play. and should not be returned to activity until they are assessed medically.
Anyone with a suspected concussion should not be left alone and should not drive a motor vehicle.
If any of the following are reported or develop while under observation, the patient should be referred directly to A&E / 999 ambulance services for urgent assessment