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A head injury is nothing to fool around with. Learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent concussions with the information in these Howcast videos.
Instructions Step 1: Wear a helmet Wear a helmet when playing sports like football, hockey, or lacrosse, or when participating in any recreational activity that puts you at risk for head injuries, like skiing or snowboarding, or riding a horse, motorcycle, or bicycle. TIP: Wearing a specially designed mouth guard during contact sports can also …
Instructions Step 1: Identify symptoms Identify the symptoms of a concussion. A concussion is any disturbance in brain function and is almost always caused by trauma or injury that causes the brain to be knocked around inside the skull. The most common symptoms are confusion and amnesia. TIP: Symptoms also include loss of consciousness, slurred …
Instructions Step 1: See if the person lost consciousness First, find a quiet place to assess the injury. Has the person lost consciousness at any time after being hit? Know, however, that a person doesn’t have to pass out to have a concussion. Step 2: Check for memory loss Check to see if the person …
