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