Immediate evaluation of patient:
(1) immediate and periodic Glasgow coma scale scorings, watching for deterioration or improvement with time
(2) administering any required first aid
Grading Severity of Concussion
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Loss of Consciousness
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Post-traumatic Amnesia
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Grade of Concussion
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none
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< 30 minutes
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1 (mild)
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< 5 minutes
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>= 30 minutes but < 24 hours
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2 (moderate)
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>= 5 minutes
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>= 24 hours
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3 (severe)
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Return to Contact Sports after Concussion
Immediate response: Any player experiencing confusion, loss of consciousness or focal neurological deficit should be withdrawn from the game.
Subsequent Response Options:
A: can play if well for 1 week
B: can play if well for 2 weeks
C: off for 6 weeks; can play if well for 1 week after back
D: off for the season; can play the next year if well
E: desist from contact sports
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Grade
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First Concussion
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Second Concussion
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Third Concussion
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1
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A
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B
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C
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2
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B
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C
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D
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3
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C
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D
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E
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