A rugby player is briefly confused after a head impact but has no indication for emergency CT. Symptoms settle after 20 minutes and they want to retur...

Question

A rugby player is briefly confused after a head impact but has no indication for emergency CT. Symptoms settle after 20 minutes and they want to return to the match. What is the correct immediate advice?

Accepted Answer

Remove from play and start graduated recovery

Answer

Repeat SCAT6 and permit same-day return

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Permit non-contact participation after symptom resolution

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Prescribe 24 hours of complete bed rest

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Arrange CT before deciding on same-day return

Minor Head Trauma Imaging — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A rugby player is briefly confused after a head impact but has no indication for emergency CT. Symptoms settle after 20 minutes and they want to return to the match. What is the correct immediate advice?