CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

By Dr. Steve Keeler, National Team Physician, Swimming Canada

(From Swimming Canada)  A concussion is a disturbance in neurological function caused by a direct or indirect force to the head. This impairment usually resolves rapidly, however in some cases signs and symptoms may evolve over time after injury. It results in a variety of non-specific signs and/or symptoms (examples below) and most often does not involve loss of consciousness.

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The CSCA encourages all coaches to familiarize themselves with concussion protocols and resources.  

Concussion Resources: 

• Making Head Way Concussion E-Learning Series (CAC)
• Swimming Canada Concussion Management 
• Parachute
  
• SIRC Concussion Resources  
• CAC Concussion Resources
• Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool  (CAC)
• Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (English Only)
          A standardized tool for evaluating concussions. Useful for medical and allied healthcare professionals.
• Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5  (English Only)
          A standardized tool for evaluating concussion for ages 5-13 years. Useful for medical and allied healthcare professionals.
• Concussion Recognition Tool 5   (English Only)
          Tool to help identify concussion in children, adolescent and adults.
• Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport   (English Only) 
          From The 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Berlin, October 2016.