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Concusion - Coggle Diagram
Concusion
Contact Sports
Rugby Union
Rugby League
AFL
NFL
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Prevention Methods
Helmets
Lowered tackle zone
Penalise contact to head
Improved high tech helmets and headgear
Teach proper tackling technique
Common Causes
Head collision
Vehicle accidents
Car crash
Falling of bike
Falling of skateboard
Sports Injuries
Rugby Tackle
AFL head collision
NFL Helmet on Helmet
Falls
Tripping over
Slipping on wet Surfaces
Falling down stairs
Recovery
Timeframe
1-3 Months
Constraints
No Devieces
Phone
Computer
TV
No sports
Contact
Non-Contact
Things that will help recovery
Drink lots of fluids
Sleep
Eat more protein
Avoid bright lights and loud sounds
Facts
For about 9 in 10 people with concussion symptoms disappear within 7-10 days
About 25% of concussion sufferers fail to get assessed by medical personnel
In the US roughly 300,000 people suffer from concussion each year
Common Symptoms
First person symptoms
Headache
Ringing in ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Third person symptoms
Temporary loss of consciousness
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions
Forgetfullness
Dazed appearance