Potential Concussion / Head Injury Notification Form (KNA)
You, or a person under your care, has received an injury which may result in concussion. Please be aware that symptoms may develop over the next 24-48 hours.
If the injured person develops any of the following symptoms you should take them to the hospital or ring 000 IMMEDIATELY:
| Symptoms to look out for: | |
|---|---|
| Vomiting | Has a fit, convulsion or seizure | Speaking with slur | Stand unbalanced or staggered walking |
| Develops dizziness or drowsiness | Develops headaches or nausea | Slow reactions | Unusual behaviour | Cannot be roused from sleep | Sensitive ot light or noise |
| Irritable or aggressive | Memory difficulties | Difficulty following simple instructions | Appears vague,confused or disorientated |
| Develops "pins & needles"or numbness | Difficulty recalling simple information |
It is important for recovery that the injured person has both mental and physical rest for a period of 24-48 hours. This means minimal use of phone and computer screens is advised with no work or school work and minimal physical exertion – if they would normally compete in another sport or have training within this 48- hour period then this should not occur.
Following a diagnosis of concussion, prior to resumption of netball the KNA Concussion Return To Sport Protocol will need to be followed. As per the concussion protocol the KNA Concussion Co-Ordinator will be in touch in the coming days to discuss the Return to Sport protocol and timelines.
The initial stages of the management and return to sport plan are:
| Incident = Day 0 |
|---|
| Recognise, remove from play, rest for 24-48 hours. No contact. Avoid training environment temporarily |
| Diagnosis of concussion by a healthcare practitioner |
| Resumption of activities of daily living (Mild temporary symptoms are acceptable) |
| Light aerobic exercise (e.g. short walks) Start graded return to school or work (Consider modifying days/hours or environment, e.g. working from home, social exposures with school recess or lunch) |
| Healthcare practitioner review recommended at day 3-4 |