Essay On Head Injury

A person who sustains a head injury in a sport should be benched until a medical advisor clears them to play again. If someone remains in the game and has sustained an injury, there is a great possibility that they will just make it worse. The possible long term effects of an injured player getting back in the game before they give the injury time to heal aren't worth the chance to win a game, no matter how important the game. Putting too much stress on an injury is the easiest way to make it permanent, giving it time to heal is the safest way to make it go away. The long term effects of a head injury can be very serious if not given proper attention. In article two the author mentions "Often cognitive skills like attention and judgment are effected." With attention and judgment at risk, it bears a resemblance to alcohol in symptoms, but alcohol will wear off. Loss of judgment is a serious problem because of the obvious danger that a person could do something regrettable and not know if it is right or wrong necessarily because of the long term head trauma causing them to lose judgment. A football player who has recently sustained a concussion will only make it worse by getting back into the game. One could try …show more content…
It is important to catch signs of a concussion early and get the victim to a doctor as soon as possible before allowing them to do any strenuous activities. If a person has suffered a concussion it is important to make sure they are practicing caution and avoiding accumulating a second concussion because even a mild second concussion can result in severe brain damage and even death. Decisions regarding the athlete's ability to return to play should be a collective agreement by a doctor and the parents of the athlete. Under no circumstances should an athlete who has sustained a concussion or injury of any kind return to play without the clearance of a doctor in