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Contact Hawaii State Department of Education Athletic Trainer Coordinator, Ross Oshiro: roshiro@ahct.k12.hi.us

 

 

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Signs & Symptoms

  1. Symptoms
    1. Thinking/Remembering
      1. Difficulty thinking clearly
      2. Feeling slowed down
      3. Difficulty concentrating
      4. Difficulty remembering new information
    2. B. Physical
      1. Headache
      2. Nausea or vomiting (early on)
      3. Balance problems
      4. Dizzyness
      5. Fuzzy or blurry vision
      6. Feeling tired, having no energy
      7. Sensitivity to light or noise
    3. C. Emotional/Mood
      1. Irritibility
      2. Sadness
      3. Heightened emotions (more emotional)
      4. Nervousness or anxiety
    4. D. Sleep Disturbance
      1. Sleeping more than usual
      2. Sleeping less than usual
      3. Trouble falling asleep

  2. Danger signs/when to seek immediate medical attention
    1. Look very drowsy and cannot be awakened
    2. Have one pupil larger than the other
    3. Have convulsions or seizures
    4. Are getting more confused or agitated
    5. Slurred speech
    6. Repeated vomiting or nausea
    7. Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination

 
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