Safety First: Head Injury Checklist
by Melinda Flegel
If an athlete has suffered a blow to the head or a whipping of the head and neck, immediately evaluate for symptoms and signs of injury.
Causes of Head Injury
• Direct blow to the head
• Sudden, forceful jarring or whipping of the head
Ask if Experiencing Symptoms
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Grogginess
• Nausea
• Blurred or double vision
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