What is Concussion Check?
Concussion Check is a standardized, three-step protocol that can be used by individuals without medical training to identify the signs and symptoms of concussion. The protocol was created to protect youth athletes by empowering parents to make informed decisions about removing young athletes from play when a trained medical professional is not available. Concussion Check is like a three-legged stool: if one leg is broken, the stool falls. If a young athlete fails any one of the three steps, they should be removed from play immediately and further evaluated by a medical professional.Action Plan
If the athlete fails any of the steps, the athlete must be removed
from play until cleared by a medical professional.
Step 1
Recognize and RemoveWatch for concerning hits or signs of concussion
If signs of a concussion are observed or symptoms are reported, the athlete must be removed from play until cleared by a medical professional.Step 2
Memory AssessmentAsk Orientation Questions
- Where are we?
- Is it before lunch or after lunch?
- Is this a practice or a game?
- What is your coach’s name?
Step 3
King-Devick Test in association with Mayo Clinic
Administer King-Devick Test
If the athlete has a prolonged test time compared to baseline or any uncorrected errors, the athlete must be removed from play until cleared by a medical professional.How K-D Test Works
At the beginning of the season, establish a pre-injury K-D Baseline on you iPad or Android tablet. After a hard hit or collision, use the King-Devick Test in association with Mayo Clinic App to screen your athlete right from the game, practice or at home. According to our validated protocol, a worse post-injury test indicates that a concussion may have occurred and that your athlete should be immediately removed from play and evaluated by a licensed professional. Activate your King-Devick Test subscription for at-home use or for athletic programs at the club, high school, collegiate levels and beyond.
K-D Test can be administered by:
- Coaches
- Parents
- Medical Professionals
Step 1
ESTABLISH A K-D BASELINE
Open the K-D Test App and follow the instructions to establish the athlete’s pre-injury K-D BaselineStep 2
CONDUCT POST-INJURY TEST
After a hard hit or collision, open the K-D Test App to conduct a post-injury test pitchsideStep 3
TAKE ACTION
The K-D Test App will compare the current results to the baseline to determine if the athlete should be immediately removed from play and evaluated by a licensed professionalPurchase includes:
- Mayo Clinic Concussion Check Protocol
- Mayo Clinic Concussion Educational Videos
- King-Devick Test in association with Mayo Clinic
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