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By: Chris Oresic
Concussions
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What is a concussion?
• A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by an impact to the head
• Can cause long or short term problems, depending on severity.
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How can you get a concussion?
• Contact sports• Car Accidents• Falling• Object hitting your head• Any severe jarring of the head
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Symptoms • Altered level of
consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or similar changes)
• Confusion, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight
• Headache
• Loss of consciousness
• Feeling like you have "lost time"
• Memory loss (amnesia) of events before the injury or immediately after
• Nausea and vomiting
• Seeing flashing lights
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If you have a concussion you shouldn’t:
• Play contact sports• Participate in physical education• If VERY severe or have multiple concussions in
a few months doctor may recommend:– No TV– No cellphone– No computer
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Treatment
• Tylenol (NOT Motrin or Advil) for headahces• Eating a light diet• Light activity around the house NOT heavy
activity• Avoid alcohol until completely recovered
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Most Dangerous Sports for Concussions
• Football• Ice Hockey• Rugby• Soccer• Martial Arts• Boxing
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Sports & Concussions
• Ice Hockey is the most dangerous. – A study showed there were 27 in 2 seasons
• High school: football, soccer, ice hockey, and rugby have the most concussions
• Professional: ice hockey and rugby have the most.
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Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFkWTGKNLT8
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Discussion Questions
• Has anyone had a concussion or know someone who had a concussion? How?
• Do you think there should be a limit on the amount of concussions an athlete can sustain before they can no longer participate in contact sports? Why or why not?