Concussions

What is it?

A type of head injury that occurs when the head or body is hit so hard that the brain moves inside the skull.

Signs/Symptoms:

• Feeling stunned or dazed

• Confusion

• Headache

• Nausea or vomiting

• Dizziness, unsteadiness, or difficulty balancing

• Double vision or flashing lights

• Loss of memory of evens that happened before or after the injury

• Sleepiness

Plan of Action:

• Seek medical attention for evaluation and monitoring to determine severity

• If there is a change in consciousness, worsening signs or symptoms, or other cause for concerns seek medical attention ASAP.

• If the person becomes unresponsive, call 911