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This fact sheet provides information about concussions for athletes and parents. A concussion is caused by a blow to the head that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include headache, dizziness, confusion, and feeling foggy. If an athlete experiences any symptoms, they should immediately tell their coach. The athlete must then be examined by a medical professional and should not return to play until fully recovered according to return to play guidelines. Senate Bill 38 establishes protocols for identifying and treating concussions to protect athletes.

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Facts For Families

This fact sheet provides information about concussions for athletes and parents. A concussion is caused by a blow to the head that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include headache, dizziness, confusion, and feeling foggy. If an athlete experiences any symptoms, they should immediately tell their coach. The athlete must then be examined by a medical professional and should not return to play until fully recovered according to return to play guidelines. Senate Bill 38 establishes protocols for identifying and treating concussions to protect athletes.

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A Fact Sheet for Athletes and Parents

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is an injury that changes how the cells in the brain normally work. A concussion is
caused by a blow to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull.
Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can
be serious. Concussions can also result from a fall or from players colliding with each other or
with obstacles, such as a goalpost.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION?


Observed by the Athlete Observed by the Parent / Guardian

 Headache or “pressure” in head  Is confused about assignment or position


 Nausea or vomiting  Forgets an instruction
 Balance problems or dizziness  Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
 Double or blurry vision  Moves clumsily
 Bothered by light  Answers questions slowly
 Bothered by noise  Loses consciousness (even briefly)
 Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy  Shows behavior or personality changes
 Difficulty paying attention  Can’t recall events after hit or fall
 Memory problems  Appears dazed or stunned
 Confusion
 Does not “feel right”

WHAT TO DO IF SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION ARE


Athlete Parent / Guardian
 TELL YOUR COACH IMMEDIATELY!  Seek Medical Attention
 Inform Parents  Keep Your Child Out of Play
 Seek Medical Attention  Discuss Plan to Return with the Coach
 Give Yourself Time to Recover

It’s better to miss one game than the whole season.


Give yourself time to get better. If you have had a concussion, your brain needs time to heal.
While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have a second concussion. Second or lat-
er concussions can cause damage to your brain. It is important to rest until you get approval from a
doctor or health care professional to return to play.
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RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES UNDER SB38


1. Remove immediately from activity when signs/symptoms are present.
2. Must not return to full activity prior to a minimum of 240 hours (10 days).
3. Release from medical professional required for return.
4. Follow school district’s return to play guidelines.
5. Coaches continue to monitor for signs/symptoms once athletes return to activity.

Students need cognitive rest from the classroom, texting, cell phones, etc.

REFERENCES ON SENATE BILL 38 AND BRAIN INJURIES


Senate Bill 38:
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/final/SB0038.pdf

For more information on brain injuries check the following websites:


https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61059/concussion-for-students
http://www.nfhs.org/resources/sports-medicine
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html
http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/concussion.aspx
http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/medical-conditions/concussions

SIGNATURES
By signing below, parent/guardian and athlete acknowledge the following:

 Both have received and reviewed the attached NMAA’s Concussion in Sports Fact Sheet for Athletes and
Parents.
 Both understand the risks of brain injuries associated with participation in school athletic activity, and are
aware of the State of the New Mexico’s Senate Bill 38; Concussion Law.
 Athlete has received brain injury training pursuant to Senate Bill 38.

_______________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________


Athlete’s Signature Print Name Date

_______________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________


Parent/Guardian’s Signature Print Name Date

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