Section 3: Sports Injuries

Management of Concussion

  • Remove from activity
  • Do not leave the casualty alone
  • Reassure the casualty constantly
  • Monitor the level of consciousness: AVPU
  • Obtain history from eye witness
  • Transfer for medical help

Any casualty who has been unconscious (even for < 1 minute) should see a doctor and be considered for hospital admission.

hsC - NSFA - Concussion