THESSALON CURLING CLUB CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
SYMPTOMS that may result from a concussion that MAY APPEAR AFTER the injury or within hours of days of injury:
Nausea
Poor Concentration
Amnesia, fatigue, sensitivity to light or noise
Irritability, poor appetite, decreased memory, poor balance or slowed reaction time.
If a Participant is UNCONSCIOUS:
DO NOT MOVE, make sure that neck and back are immobilized
Call 911
If applicable contact the child/youth’s parent or guardian to inform them
Stay with individual until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive
Monitor/document physical, emotional, cognitive changes
If a Participant is UNCOUNSCIOUS TO CONSCIOUS:
Continue to ensure neck and back are immobilized until EMS arrive.
If there is convincing evidence that there are no spinal injuries, make Participant comfortable and continue talking to them with ongoing assessment of their condition until EMS arrive.
If a Participant is CONSCIOUS:
Remove the participant from the activity once they have their bearings
Notify participants parent (if a minor) or someone close to participant
Have a ride home for the participant arranged
Isolate participant in a dark room or area
Reduce external stimulus (noise)
Remain with participant until he or she can be taken home
Monitor/document physical, emotional, cognitive changes
Encourage consultation of a physician
Once the injured participant is attended to, an Incident Report (available in the 2nd drawer of the file cabinet) must be filed with the Thessalon Curling Club within 48 hours.