1. Concussion Management
From point of injury to return to play

2. Day of Injury Mechanism of Injury Evaluation of Symptoms SCAT 2/3
Direct blow
“Blind Sided”
Evaluation of Symptoms
SCAT 2/3
Sideline cognitive
Balance
Coordination

3. Plan of Care Contact Parents Follow up with physician
Academic accommodations
Daily Follow up with ATC
Symptom inventory
Coach

4. ImPACT Post injury test
Re-test determined by both physician and athletic trainer
Baseline v. Normative Value

5. When to return to play Asymptomatic Full attendance at school
ImPACT test results
Gradual Return to play

6. Gradual Return to Play 5 steps Begins when asymptomatic
Must remain symptom free to progress
Done under direction of physician and ATC

7. Gradual Return to Play

8. Prevention? Education Head gears Smart play Parents meetings
Video prior to impact testing
Head gears
Skull fracture v. concussion
Rotational forces??
Smart play