THESSALON CURLING CLUB CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

SYMPTOMS that may result from a concussion: (May appear hours to days after)

• 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 – Give them address 120 Main Street, Thessalon *Send someone to direct EMS into the building

• 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 Accident Report must be completed and handed in to a member of the Board within 48 hours.