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Old Wed Mar 03, 2010, 07:17pm
Mike L Mike L is offline
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Originally Posted by Ed Hickland View Post
Al, you are missing the point Rut, myself and others are stressing. Officials becoming the primary examiner of player condition, is something we are ill prepared. I would ask if you know the obvious signs of concussion but since you are omnipotent I know that answer. For the remainder of us to ask that we pay close attention to something we have limited to no knowledge is unfair and places us in a delicate position.
Per MayoClinic.com, the signs of concussion are

■Confusion
■Amnesia
■Headache
■Dizziness
■Ringing in the ears
■Nausea or vomiting
■Slurred speech
■Fatigue

I see a couple in there that would be "obvious" but also somewhat inherent to the game itself without a concussive act.
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