AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Sideline Evaluation of Suspected Concussion

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In the video, the speaker begins by discussing the panel's focus on treatment, management, and return to play in the context of concussions. They emphasize the importance of recognizing that a potential head injury may be more than just a concussion. Baseline assessments are key to evaluating head injuries effectively. The speaker also suggests the need for better education and awareness among coaches and officials at various levels of play to improve sideline evaluations. They outline the signs to look for, such as loss of consciousness, confusion, ataxia, amnesia, slow to get up, or grabbing the head. The speaker then shows video examples of different scenarios and discusses the importance of evaluating athletes exhibiting such behaviors. They stress the need for careful observation, prompt evaluation, and not feeling rushed in making assessments. The Maddox questions are mentioned as a screening tool, but the speaker points out that they may not always detect a concussion. The video concludes by discussing the importance of recognizing the slower healing process of the adolescent brain and not underestimating the severity of head injuries in young athletes. Dr. Dobrak is introduced to discuss treatment.

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Presented by James J. Kinderknecht MD

Keywords

concussion

treatment

management

return to play

head injury