NFHS Rules Changes

[Ed Hickland]

Originally Posted by Mike L

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.

Good find. A player vomits, is it a concussion, or, did he eat too much, or, could be heat related. You would have no idea that 2 pound burger he ate upset his stomach but it could be a concussion symptom.

Or, confusion. How many times have you seen some player appear confused? Is it natural?

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by Ed Hickland

Good find. A player vomits, is it a concussion, or, did he eat too much, or, could be heat related. You would have no idea that 2 pound burger he ate upset his stomach but it could be a concussion symptom.

Or, confusion. How many times have you seen some player appear confused? Is it natural?

Early signs of dehydration, heat cramps and heat stroke include the following. See anything in common?

fatigue
thirst
dry lips and tongue,
lack of energy
painful cramps
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
headaches
weakness
muscle pain
unconsciousness
seizures
disorientation or delirium
lack of sweating
shortness of breath
unconsciousness
coma