Attention To Concussions Summary

In the article written by Sam McDowell, After a concussion, its’ unclear when –or if –high school athletes should return to action, McDowell talks about the “next step- the aftermath of the initial diagnosis- that still lacks a precise medical standard.” He includes interviews with recent victims and their families, medical studies, and a possible way forward. McDowell cites recent issues with concussions and informs of recent medical opinions’ and the direction in which to address this problem, even with the lack of medical studies available.

McDowell states in his article, “Attention given to concussions has never been more intense,” as it has even provoked state legislatures’ involvement. McDowell is trying to convey in his interview with a recent victim suffering a concussion, who’s experienced symptoms’ such as unable to walk, speak and memory loss, what will be the determining factor when it is safe to return to the field? This …show more content…
We don’t have that here. As a result, there are no concrete answers.” Cantry added, “It’s like playing Russian Roulette” meaning, receiving a second concussion before the first one has healed, could result in potentially catastrophic injury. According to the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council determined last October, high school athletes suffer concussions nearly twice the rate of college players; Furthermore, according to McDowell, high school athletes “receive inconsistent treatment plans for those potentially life-threating injuries.” In addition to this, “Many physicians serve as the team doctor for their community high school” (qtd. in Theye 166). The workload from a family practice may hinder their education regarding management of concussions in student athletes. What is the way