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Introduction to Concussions: Recognition and Management of
Concussion in Sport
David B. Gealt, D.O.Cooper Bone and Joint Institute
Cooper University HospitalAsst Professor UMDNJ-RWJAsst Professor UMDNJ-SOM
Palmyra-Riverton Soccer ClubAugust 24, 2011
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Estimates:Concussions in New Jersey
10,000 sports and recreation-related Traumatic Brain Injuries every year
25,000 to 75,000 unidentified sports-related concussions every year
CDC estimates up to 1.6 million total sports related concussions in the U.S.
(CDC Estimates based on similar proportions to national estimates)
The Scope of the Problem
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Athletic Trainers Report:
5.1% of football players sustained a concussion during a season
0.7% sustained a second concussion during the
same season BUT……
(Guskiewicz et al.2000)
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47% had at least one concussion during the season.
35% had multiple concussions during the season.(Langburt et al.2001)
Player’s Report Symptoms of Concussion
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Athletes Want to…
STAY IN THE GAME!!
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• Education is #1 – Healthcare Personnel– Certified Athletic Trainers– Coaches– Parents– Athletes
• Everyone needs to be on the same page to avoid the potential dangers of repetitive concussive head injury
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Concussion Facts
A direct blow to the head, face, and neck can cause a concussion
An indirect blow elsewhere on the body can transmit an “impulsive” force to the head, causing a concussion
Most concussions do NOT involve loss of consciousness
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Concussion Facts
• Typically results in rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neuro function that spontaneously resolves
• Majority of concussions resolve within 7-10 days
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Physical Signs and Symptoms
Headaches
Dizzy or Lightheaded
Blurry Vision
Ringing in the Ears
Loss of Balance
Numbness or Tingling Sensations
Loss of consciousness
Nausea/Vomiting
Fatigue,Exhaustion
Difficulty Sleeping
Sensitivity to Light and Sound
Dilated Pupils
Slurred SpeechGlassy eyed/foggy
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Cognitive and Emotional Signs & Symptoms
Confusion
Difficulty Focusing or Concentrating
Disorientation of Time & Place
Slower Rate to Processing Information
Memory Loss*
Irritability/mood changes
Anxiety
Easily Saddened or Upset
Sadness,Depression
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Consequences can Affect:
Academics
Social Relationships
Behavior
Emotions
GOES BEYOND THE PLAYING FIELD!
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Evaluation/Management
• Basic Life Support to assure ABC’s
• Determine if LOC has occurred
• If LOC and/or ? Cervical spine injury MUST STABILIZE and BOARD and TRANSPORT. Do not remove helmet and shoulder pads.
• Ask teammates involved in play if LOC *
• Once ruled out can move to sidelines
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Evaluation
• Sideline Assessment– SCAT 2
• Reassess q 5-10 minutes• Remove helmet• Deterioration of Neuro fcn—SEND TO ED
ASAP!• Follow up with complete eval in office• Computer Neuropsychological Testing-ImPACT
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Baseline Testing- A Cutting Edge Technology-ImPACT
Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing
Provides comparison based on pre and post concussion scores
Provides clinicians with a tool to help determine safe return to play
Documents an athletes concussion history
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2010 NJ State Law
• N.J.S.A 18A:40-41.3 was passed on 12/7/2010 by Gov Christie
• Development of interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program
• NJ Dept of Ed (NJDOE)– “Model Policy and Guidance for Prevention and
Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries”
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/ldoa/ldoa.pdf, February 28, 2011
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2010 NJ Law
• Immediate removal from sports competition or practice
• Unable to RTP: Medical Evaluation and written clearance by a physician or other licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion.
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NJ State Law
• All coaches, school nurses, school/team physicians and ATCs must complete a Concussion Head Injury Training Program
• Head Injury Fact sheet signed by each student/guardian annually before activity
• Each school needs a written concussion policy implemented by 2011-2012 year
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How to manage concussions?
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Management
• Acute Response (All newest literature data supports)
-Any signs/symptoms of concussion = No RTP, Out of Activity
-Not to be left alone: to ck for deterioration
-Medical evaluated ASAP
-RTP by stepwise process with trained supervision
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Other Factors to Consider
Age of the child…younger is not always better in fact may be worse (Field et al 2003)
Symptoms that persist for longer than 3-6 weeks (PCS)
Cumulative effects of multiple concussions
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RTP too soon—Serious Consequences
• Post Concussion Syndrome
• Second Impact Syndrome– Loss of cerebrovascular autoregulation
causing brain swelling, herniation, death
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Management• No Cookbook Guidelines• Individualized Treatment• Multi-Discipline Approach
– Physicians– ATC– School Nurse– Neurocognitive Testing– Neuropsychologists/Psychologist– Cognitive Therapist– Guidance Counselors– Teachers– Family Support
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• In simplest terms think of a concussion as a “sprained brain”
– Physical Rest– “Cognitive Rest”– limit ADLs, exertion and
scholastic activities while symptomatic• (INCLUDING VIDEO GAMES, TEXTING,
FACEBOOK, INTERNET, ETC.)
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Management
• Consider Modifications @ school during recovery– Extensions/Breaks/Testing/Time in School– Gym and athletics
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RTP Protocol
• Must by ASYMPTOMATIC w/ normal neuro/cognitive fcn
I. No activity, asymptomatic for 24 hoursII. Light aerobic exerciseIII. Sport specific trainingIV. Noncontact drillsV. Full contactVI. Game play
If become symptomatic, return to prior leveland wait 24 hours
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• Proper management of concussion is the best form of prevention of serious injury
• Not worth the risk of playing with a concussion• Only 1 Brain: Protect It!
• “When in Doubt - Sit Them Out!”
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Heads Up Concussion Kitshttp://
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/physicians_tool_kit.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/Coaches_Tool_Kit.htm
First step in fixing this epidemic
It’s Free!
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Thank You
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