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Originally Posted by JRutledge
..... as an official I think we need to not get involved from the point of view. That is on the school or the program to provide medical personnel whether it be a trainer or doctor. You get involved in this you will bring on bigger issues as an official. Stay out of this if you put on the stripes.
Peace
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I agree with the above statement. I'm not a "real doctor" (just a dentist), but sometimes at a smaller school, or in rec play, there is no trainer or other qualified medical person available, so I will step in as the only "go to guy". I am somewhat protected by "Good Samaritan" laws because I am a medical professional. However, proceed with caution as you don't want to further complicate an injury, especially a head/neck trauma. For concussion management, if I have any doubts, then that player is out.
For someone without any medical training, I would just steer clear.