Baptist Health LaGrange North Oldham High School Concussion 101 Baptist Health LaGrange North Oldham High School

What is a Concussion? A concussion is the most common form of head injury. It is a very serious head injury that is commonly mistaken for “getting your bell rung.” It is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. The athlete does not have to lose consciousness or suffer a blow to the head to have a concussion. For these reasons the athlete may not realize they have sustained a concussion.

Signs and Symptoms Signs Observed by Others Symptoms Reported by Athlete Appears dazed or stunned Confused about assignment Forgets plays Is unsure of game, scores, or opponent Lack of coordination Difficulty answering questions Possible loss of consciousness Shows behavior or personality change Forgets events prior to hit Forgets events after hit Headache Nausea Balance problems or dizziness Double or fuzzy vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish Feeling “foggy” Change in sleep pattern Concentration or memory problems

Management of a Concussion No medication until medical work-up Medical Work-up Rest, rest, and more rest Monitor symptoms Post-concussion follow-up for return to play (see Board Policy)

Consequences of Mismanagement Second Impact Syndrome Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4foY1EtmKo

How is Oldham County Schools Helping Keep Your Athlete Safe? Contract with Baptist Health LaGrange to provide Certified Athletic Trainers at all three high schools Easy access to medical professionals OCBE regulated return to play protocol (OCBE Administrative Regulation 9060-AR, OCBE Form 9060.01-F)

OCBE Administrative Regulation 9060-AR All athletes will have initial baseline ImPact test Once a concussion is suspected, the athlete must be seen by a licensed physician, receive a diagnosis of concussion, and have a plan of treatment developed. Athlete must then be asymptomatic and medically cleared by the physician to begin return to play protocol. Pass a post-injury ImPact test Graduated return to sport specific activities

ImPact Test Demo https://www.impacttestonline.com/impacttestdemo/