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You can treat a concussion at home but if you suffered unconcsiousness or loss of memory you should seek emergency help immediately. If it is not serious, apply some ice to the affected area. If you have a headache only take acetaminophen since aspirin and ibuprofen tends to thin the blood.
A person with a grade 3 concussion (involving any loss of consciousness, no matter how brief) should be examined by a medical professional either on the scene or in an emergency room. More severe symptoms may warrant a CT or MRI scan
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How is a Grade 1 concussion treated?
A grade 1 concussion can usually be treated with rest and continued observation alone. The person may return to sports activities that same day, but only after examination by a trained professional
What are the levels of a concussion?
The levels of a concussion are referrred to as Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. Grade 1: Temporary disorientation, no loss of consciousness, all symptoms clear up in less than 15 minutes. Grade 2: Temporary disorientation, no loss of consciousness, symptoms persist for 15 minutes or more. Grade 3: Any loss of consciousness, whether for seconds or minutes. There's a good article on Concussion Management in Organized Sports that explains more. See http://www.headbraininjuries.com/concussion-management-sports.
What should you do if you think a teammate has a concussion?
Stop the game and get the refs attention. Go off the pitch and get assessed by the first aider. After a concussion you should rest for a 30 days with grade 3,or 24 hours with grade 1 recent studies show sports activity after a concussion slows down recovery time.
When getting treated for a concussion do you get a shot?
When I had a severe concussion, I got a nausea shot and was placed on IV fluids due to dehydration from vomiting. If treated soon enough, there should not be a shot needed unless for pain.
On the show the office does Dwight die?
No. But at one point, he does get a concussion that is treated in the same episode.
Is a concussion OSHA recordable?
Yes as it goes beyond being treated by first aid.
How many grades in a concussion?
Concussions are typically graded on a 3-point scale: Grade 1 = Mild, with temporary confusion and no loss of consciousness Grade 2 = Moderate, with confusion and potential loss of consciousness lasting less than 5 minutes Grade 3 = Severe, with loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes
When can a person return to contact sports after a Grade 3 concussion?
Contact sports are avoided for one week following unconsciousness of only seconds, and for two weeks for unconsciousness of a minute or more.
How can concussion kill you?
If it is not treated, recognized, and/or severe, then yes, it is possible. It can kill you because, basically, it's a form of brain damage. If your concussion is very severe, and hits the right place, then it is possible that your vital functions will be compromised. Also, it is possible that if you are unconscious directly following a concussion, then you can slip into a coma. Hope this helped!
What is a double concussion?
A double concussion is a concussion that immediately follows the first concussion, or occurs before the injured party is asymptomatic.
Which is correct Grade 3 or grade 3 when talking about school?
grade 3
What is the difference between marine grade plywood and treated and will paint stick to treated plywood?
Marine grade plywood and treated plywood aren't the same thing. Marine grade plywood has special glues and woods that will withstand constant immersion in water. Treated plywood is regular plywood that has been run through a pressure treating cycle. Paint will stick to treated plywood if you make sure to let it dry for a few months before you paint.
