Head Injuries and Concussion

Overview

Upon completion of this chapter the candidate should be able to demonstrate understanding of the initial management of a player with a mild, moderate or severe head (traumatic brain) injury and the management of a player with a concussive injury.

Objectives

1. Understand the clinical priorities, initial assessment and management of a player with a head injury
2. Understand the clinical priorities, initial assessment and management of a player with concussion
3. Understand the medical room assessment and management of concussion including post-game day care and individualised rehabilitation return to sport process