1. Concussions
By: Chris Oresic

2. 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.

3. How can you get a concussion?
Contact sports
Car Accidents
Falling
Object hitting your head
Any severe jarring of the head

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Most Dangerous Sports for Concussions
Football
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Martial Arts
Boxing

8. 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.

9. Video

10. 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?