ON THE FIELD TESTING - WHAT COACHES AND PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Any athlete with a suspected concussion should be IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM PLAY, urgently assessed medically, should not be left alone and should not drive a motor vehicle.
Concussion should be suspected in the presence of any one or more of the following symptoms (such as headache), or physical signs (such as unsteadiness), or impaired brain function (e.g. confusion) or abnormal behavior. Presence of any of the following signs and symptoms may suggest a concussion:
Loss of consciousness, Seizure or convulsion, Amnesia, Headache, Pressure in head, Neck pain, Nausea or vomiting, Ringing in the ears, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Balance problems, Sensitivity to light, Sensitivity to noise, Feeling slowed down, Feeling like in a fog, Don't feel right, Difficulty concentrating, Difficulty remembering, Fatigue or low energy, Confusion, Drowsiness, More emotional, Irritability, Sadness, Nervous Anxiety
See http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/43/Suppl_1/i89.full.pdf+html
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