concussion protocol
Head trauma guidelines
Concussion protocol is a set of standardized procedures for evaluating and managing head injuries in sports.
When a player takes a significant hit, medical staff assess symptoms—confusion, balance problems, memory issues—before clearing them to return.
The protocol typically requires passing cognitive and physical tests over several days: He's still in concussion protocol and won't play Sunday.
- head injuryHarm to the skull
- brain traumaHarm to cranial tissue
- see starsExperience dizziness from impact
- knocked outRendered unconscious by impact
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