{"id":2630,"date":"2024-08-30T13:29:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spr.training\/content\/?p=2630"},"modified":"2024-08-30T13:29:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:29:05","slug":"sailing-concussions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spr.training\/content\/sailing-concussions\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussion Guide and Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h1 class=\"\"><strong>SAILING CONCUSSIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\">The <strong>RYA<\/strong> recommends a policy of <strong>Recognise<\/strong> and <strong>Remove<\/strong> when dealing with someone who may be concussed<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you suspect that someone might have a concussion, they must be removed from the water and advised to get checked over by a medical professional.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or sudden impact to the head. This impact can cause the brain to move or twist unexpectedly, releasing chemicals that can damage your brain cells and function.<\/p>\n<p>Concussions are the most common but least serious type of brain injury, if treated correctly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe, and in some cases emergency treatment may be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>World Sailing has produced a&nbsp;<strong>concussion recognition tool<\/strong>&nbsp;to help you identify someone that might be concussed.<\/p>\n<p>The most common symptoms of a concussion to look out for are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li><strong>Confusion and disorientation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of balance and coordination<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headache<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disturbances in vision<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dizziness and\/or nausea<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lying motionless<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facial injury or trauma<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulties with memory&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>COMMON CONCUSSION MISCONCEPTIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> You must be knocked out to have a concussion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>FALSE.&nbsp;<\/strong>The part of the brain responsible for consciousness represents around 10% of the entire brains function. Therefore, other areas of the brain could be damaged without an individual being made unconscious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Wearing a helmet prevents a concussion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>FALSE.<\/strong>&nbsp;The brain is not fixed to the inside of the skull, meaning it can move independently inside the head. Therefore, a helmet will not prevent a concussion. Wearing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/knowledge\/safety\/look-after-yourself\/sailing-helmets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sailing helmets<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;has many safety benefits regarding protection of the external parts of the head and should be encouraged in high performance and foiling boats.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Concussions cause degenerative brain diseases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TRUE &amp; FALSE.<\/strong>&nbsp;Research suggests that multiple concussions over several years are linked to neurodegeneration. However, most individuals who only experience one or two concussions in their lifetime will likely not experience neurodegeneration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol class=\"\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Brain scans detect concussions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>FALSE.<\/strong>&nbsp;Aside from the observable symptoms of a concussion, medical practitioners are unable to see any changes in the neural or vascular structure of the brain. A CT or MRI scan is not able to spot a concussion. However, they can be used to find more serious injuries like brain bleeds or excessive swelling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>RECOGNISE AND REMOVE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to recognise instances where a concussion occurs and to remove the potential risks associated with it.<\/p>\n<p>Sailing related sports concussions may occur through bumps to the head from the boom, in a boat park during rigging, or simply by slipping and falling.<\/p>\n<p>If an individual displays any symptoms of a concussion, your main priority must be bringing them back to shore. This will protect them from further harm, whilst reducing any potential risks to others.<\/p>\n<p>Always try to notify someone else that you are responsible for a potentially concussed individual. For example, the race officer, an instructor or coach, centre manager or the coastguard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If the individual displays any of the following <strong>RED FLAG<\/strong> symptoms, you must seek immediate medical advice:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li><strong>Severe Neck Pain\/Tenderness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Repetitive vomiting and\/or seizures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Double vision and\/or severe headaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasingly combative or agitated<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Weakness, tingling or burning in limbs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Losing consciousness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>REMOVING FURTHER RISKS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When experiencing <strong>RED FLAG <\/strong>symptoms, always seek a medical assessment by calling 999. This should be conducted within 24 hours of a head injury.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent further harm from a sports concussion, you should follow these principles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li>A potentially concussed individual should <strong><u>not<\/u><\/strong> sail ashore unaccompanied. If possible, take control of their boat and return them safely to shore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>After a head injury, an individual should <strong><u>not<\/u><\/strong> operate any motorised vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong><u>not<\/u><\/strong> let a potentially concussed person drink alcohol or highly caffeinated drinks.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Keep the concussed individual warm and dry. They may want to get changed but it\u2019s important for them to remain under supervision for at least two hours post injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;After a medical assessment, a concussed individual should return home and rest, following a&nbsp;<strong>pathway to recovery<\/strong>&nbsp;before returning to the water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Full recovery from a sports concussion and return to usual sailing activities, such as racing should take no less than 21 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAILING CONCUSSIONS The RYA recommends a policy of Recognise and Remove when dealing with someone who may be concussed If you suspect that someone might have a concussion, they must be removed from the water and advised to get checked over by a medical professional. WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? 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