http//www.ringette.ca/safe-sport/concussions

reference: Trauma Care Continuum (TCC)
 

RECOGNIZE & REMOVE

A concussion should be suspected if one or more of the following visible clues, signs, symptoms or errors in memory questions are present:

1. Visible clues of suspected concussion
2. Signs and symptoms of suspected concussion
3. Memory function

Any athlete with a suspected concussion should be IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM PLAY, and should not be returned to activity until they are assessed medically. Athletes with a suspected concussion should not be left alone and should not drive a motor vehicle. It is recommended that, in all cases of suspected concussion, the player is referred to a medical professional for diagnosis and guidance as well as return to play decisions, even if the symptoms resolve. 

RED FLAGS

If ANY of the following are reported then the player should be safely and immediately removed from the field. If no qualified medical professional is available, consider transporting by ambulance for urgent medical assessment:

• Athlete complains of neck pain
• Deteriorating conscious state
• Increasing confusion or irritability
• A severe or an increasing headache
• Repeated vomiting
• Unusual behavior change
• Seizure or convulsion
• Double vision
• Weakness or tingling/burning in arms or legs

Pocket CONCUSSION RECOGNITION TOOL™ To help identify concussion in children, youth and adults.

http://fecst.inesss.qc.ca/fileadmin/documents/Publications/SCAT3/Scat3-pocket-EN.pdf