Livermore Phantom Concussion Management Why a concussion program The basic steps involved with a program Some details on how to set up for your club References
Concussions per 100k Athletic Exposures 80 70 60
50 40 30 20 10
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Concussion Management Plan
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Pre-Season Baseline Testing & Education
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Suspected Concussion
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Post-Injury Testing & Treatment Plan
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Non-Contact Activity
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Return to Play
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Concussion Management Plan
Decide on your policy
Write it down
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Pre-Season Baseline Testing & Education ~$20/player/year Test Facility
~$20/player/year Tablet
Process for Baseline
Purchase Arrange testing facility Schedule Test Train coaches
Purchase Install software Train tester Schedule Test Train coaches
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Suspected Concussion Yes • Remove player from field • Invoke predetermined process • Wait for doctor clearance Maybe • Field-side test • Error on side of caution No • Include parents in the discussion
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Post-Injury Testing & Treatment Plan
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Non-Contact Activity
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Return to Play
Things to consider for your club • • • • •
Sponsorship for helping cover cost How to communicate to parents Mandatory or optional testing Where to do testing Training coaches and holding to policy
Resources for Further Information uslscrosse.org impacttest.com kingdevicktest.com wfis.wellsfargo.com/concussioncare www.cdc.gov/headsup