the.edge@pinevilleice.com • 704-889-9000
400 Towne Centre Blvd • Pineville NC 28134
ON ICE COGNITIVE TESTINGS | |
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 & 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. |
OVERVIEW | |
Goals |
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Education & Resources |
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Baseline Concussion Test |
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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. |