Diagnosis:
Clinical
Classification:
Grade 1: Transient confusion; no loss of consciousness; concussion symptoms clear in less than 15 minutes.
Grade 2: Transient confusion; No loss of consciousness; concussion symptoms or mental status abnormalities last longer than 15 minutes.
Grade 3: Any loss of consciousness, either brief (seconds) or prolonged (minutes).
Treatment:
Return to play (quick guidelines, see updated guidelines for up to date evidence based recommendations):
- Most important:
- No return to play if athelete is still experiencing symptoms
- Must be assessed by a Neurologist or physician with proper training (e.g. sports medicine) before return to play
- Grade 1: same day
- Multiple grade 1: 1 week
- Grade 2 concussion: 1 week
- Multiple Grade 2 concussions: 2 weeks
- Grade 3:
- Grade 3- brief loss of consciousness (seconds): 1 week
- Grade 3- prolonged loss consciousness (minutes): 2 weeks
- Multiple Grade 3 concussions: 1 month or longer, based on clinical decision of evaluating physician
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