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Baseline ImPact Testing

Baseline ImPact Testing. Concussion: Scope. Each year, U.S. emergency departments treat an estimated 135,000 sports- and recreation related concussions. What is a concussion?. “Any alteration of mental function following a blow to the head that may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.”

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Baseline ImPact Testing

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  1. Baseline ImPact Testing

  2. Concussion: Scope Each year, U.S. emergency departments treat an estimated 135,000 sports- and recreation related concussions

  3. What is a concussion? • “Any alteration of mental function following a blow to the head that may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.” American Academy of Neurology, 1997

  4. Concussion Signs and Symptoms Immediate signs or symptoms may include- • Confusion • Amnesia (loss of memory, forgetfulness) • Headache • Loss of consciousness • Drowsiness • Nausea- with or without vomiting • Unequal pupil size • Unusual eye movements • Slurred speech

  5. Concussion Signs and Symptoms Delayed signs and symptoms may include: • Irritability • Headaches • Depression • Sleep disturbances • Fatigue • Poor concentration – ie. School performance • Trouble with memory • Sensitive to sound, light and distractions • Loss of taste or smell • Difficulty with gait or in coordination of limbs.

  6. Second Impact Syndrome • Occurs in athletes with prior concussion following often relative minor second impact • Has been shown to occur up to 14 days post-injury • Athlete return to competition before symptom resolution • Catastrophic increase in intracranial pressure • Vasomotor paralysis, edema, massive swelling, death • Most often occurs in athletes <18 years of age • Processes appear to differ in developing brain

  7. ImPact Testing • It is a computerized neuropsychological test which helps to provide an objective measurement of how your brain is functioning. • Helps to determine the severity of head injury after it occurs and when it is safe to return to play after a concussion. • Helps in determining if activity modification is needed- school work, test taking, light physical activity.

  8. What you can do as a parent? -ask your child if he is having any symptoms listed in previous slides. -contact your physician or clinical staff with any concerns or questions if you think your child may have a concussion -speak with your team coach or other parents if you have any concerns if you believe a child may be showing signs of a concussion

  9. As a friend and teammate • What you can do as a teammate? • Tell your coach or any adult if your teammate seems confused, is slurring their speech, or just “doesn’t seem right” • Encourage your teammate to tell a coach or adult of any symptoms

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