Question

A 19-year-old varsity hockey player presents 1 day after a concussion sustained during a game. He had brief dizziness and headache, but CT head in the emergency department was normal. He is now largely asymptomatic and wants to return to play tonight. According to the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He should have 24-48 hours of relative rest followed by a stepwise, medically supervised return-to-sport protocol, with no same-day return to play

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He may return to full game play immediately because his CT was normal

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He should rest completely until all symptoms resolve and then return directly to full sport

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He should avoid all physical activity for 6 months

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He can return to non-contact drills the same day but full contact next week regardless of symptoms

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