AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Sideline Evaluation of Suspected Concussion

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In this video, a panel of experts discusses various aspects of concussions, focusing on treatment, management, and return to play. The speaker emphasizes that when evaluating someone for a potential head injury, the first question should not be whether they have a concussion, but rather if it is more than a concussion. Baseline testing is crucial for accurate assessment, and coordination among medical staff and officials is important during games. The speaker also mentions the importance of field observations in diagnosing concussions, and suggests that coaches may not be the best observers due to their busy schedules. Signs to look for include loss of consciousness, confusion, ataxia or amnesia, slow to get up, or grabbing the head. The speaker provides examples of plays where these signs were observed. The panel encourages thorough sideline evaluations and not feeling rushed to make a decision. The Maddox questions and SCAT 5 assessments are mentioned as tools used for evaluation, and the importance of considering the adolescent brain's slower healing process is emphasized. The speaker concludes by stating that treating concussions should no longer be passive and that active treatment is necessary.

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Presented by James J. Kinderknecht MD

Keywords

concussions

treatment

baseline testing

diagnosing concussions

sideline evaluations