| On-Field Cognitive Testing | |
| Orientation | Ask the athlete the following questions:
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| Anterograde Amnesia | Ask the athlete to repeat the following words: girl, dog, green. |
| Retrograde Amnesia | Ask the athlete the following questions:
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| Concentration | Ask the athlete to do the following:
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| Word List Memory | Ask the athlete to repeat the three words from earlier: girl, dog, green. |
| Any failure should be considered abnormal. Contact Carolina Sports Concussion Program or a medical professional following a suspected concussion. | |
| Signs and Symptoms | |
| Signs Observed | Symptoms Reported By Athlete |
| Appears to be dazed and stunned. | Headache |
| Is confused about assignment. | Nausea |
| Forgets plays. | Balance problems or dizziness. |
| Is unsure of game, score or opponent. | Double or fuzzy vision. |
| Moves clumsily. | Sensitivity to light or noise. |
| Answers questions slowly. | Feeling sluggish. |
| Loses consciousness. (even temporarily) | Feeling "foggy" |
| Shows behavior or personality change. | Change in sleep pattern. |
| Forgets events prior to hit (retrograde). | Concentration or memory problems. |
| Forgets events after hit (anterograde). | Symptoms may worsen with exertion. Athlete should not return to play until free of symptoms. |
| CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT | |
| Our Goals | |
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| Learn About Concussions | |
| Carolina Sports Concussion Program | The staff at the Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates is dedicated to the assessment and management of sports-related concussions. The goal of their program is to accurately diagnose concussions in athletes 10 years of age and older and determine when and if they can safely return to sports. Please visit their website to learn more, or contact the practice at:
The program pays no advertising or endorsement fees to the Pineville Ice House. |
| USA Hockey | Visit the USA Hockey concussion management webpage for more information and links. |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention | Visit the CDC "Heads Up:Concussion in Youth Sports" page for information and helpful downloads. |
| Testing | |
| Baseline Concussion Test | The Pineville Ice House recommends the Baseline Concussion Test provided by the Carolina Sports Concussion Program for its athletes ages 10 to 17 that participate in travel hockey, house league hockey or competitive figure skating. A Baseline Concussion Test (or "ImPACT" test) is a cognitive test taken by a healthy athlete at the start of a season. The online test costs $5.00 and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Allow an additional 15 to 20 minutes before taking the test to register the athlete and complete a brief survey of his or her sports and medical history. The test results are stored by the Carolina Sports Concussion Program. If an athlete subsequently sustains or is suspicious of a concussion, then he or she retakes the test at the clinic, and the results are compared to the baseline test. The comparison enables the clinic staff to identify the existence and extent of a concussion, manage the concussion recovery and guide the athlete's return to play. |
| Understand the Risk | |
| Our concussion management program seeks to inform our customers. We offer no assurances of an athlete's safety or medical treatment when participating in our programs. Please review liability statements associated with your league, program, class or event. We encourage families to visit the websites listed on this page, review other comparable publications and talk to medical professionals to learn more about concussions and their treatment. | |