Sports Concussion - FEI.org II Medical...Sports concussion Why is Concussion important? Common USA;...
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Sports Concussion Recognition and Management
Rider Medical Cards Results of Discussions
Dr Peter Whitehead
Chair, Medical Committee, FEI
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Dr Peter Whitehead MSc MFSEM(uk)
MBBS DA
FEI Medical Committee Chair 2012
British Equestrian Federation CMO from 2002
British Eventing CMO from 1998
CMO at many international competitions
Sports physician and General Medical Practitioner
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Definition/Confusion?
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Concussion
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Symptoms and Signs
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Delayed Concussion
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Sports concussion
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Why is Concussion
important? Common
USA; 1.6 – 3.8 million sports concussions reported to
team doctors annually. Estimated unreported + 6-10 X
higher
Australia – horse racing 40 concussions/1000 riding
hours. NB long careers, increased chronic problems
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Chronic symptoms Dysarthria, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Alcohol
sensitivity, emotional lability
> 3 concussions results in
5x risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
3x risk of memory problems
3x risk of depression
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RTP
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What can sports do?
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Australian Rules Football
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Guidelines
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Sideline Assessment Standardised Assessment Tool 2013
Medical staff
Coaches
Parents
Riders
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Assessment Tools
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Cogsport testing Limited use – teams
need for baseline
computer testing
When utilised – valuable adjunct
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Education
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Reducing risk
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Assessing the Prevalence
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Rider Medical Cards
Rider medical armband introduced >15 years ago
Identification and medical summary
Medical suspensions
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Do we still need a medical
card? Unanimous decision - Yes
Study of existing cards – need to change
What contents do we need/what can be removed
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Current problems Illegibility – several at every competition
Inaccuracy – how can we assess?
Different formats ( + poor uptake of FEI armband)
CMO – logistical difficulties at many competitions
Photocopying
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Solutions Discussions centered around:
Content of card – medical and personal details
Electronic data storage and armband generation (possible
ultimate goal)
Ease of use for rider and sports officials.
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Content of card Competitor Name, FEI number, date of birth
Rider cellphone, Cellphone number of accompanying
groom/family. NOK contact
Current medications, Allergies, current medical conditions,
significant past medical history (illnesses and/or surgery)
Signature of rider declaring contents are accurate
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A Method of Use Approved rider card on FEI website
Download to home computer
Complete all permanent fields and save
Print two copies for competition, completing contacts for the
competition day. One to be inserted in armband, one to be
given to organiser on arrival
Organiser copy to be given to CMO who can check, call
rider if necessary, hold for competition then destroy
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Future? Use of electronic database for armband production
Benefits;
Accurate injury surveillance
Control of medical suspension especially concussion