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Complete the form below to submit your answer to the Concussion Questions of the Month

At the end of each month all of the correct responses to the Concussion Questions of the Month will be collected. A winner will be drawn form all of the correct responses and will receive a free gift from Florida Hospital Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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October/ November 2009 Concussion Question:

#1) If an athlete sustains a hit to the head during the first quarter of the homecoming football game that causes a headache resultant from the tackle that lasts for less than 2 minutes...Can the athlete return to play in the second half of that game if the headache is gone??

A) YES

B) NO

C) I DON'T KNOW

#2) An athletes get hit in the head by a ball and shows signs and symptoms of a concussion. They are taken to the doctor at which time a CT scan is ordered. The results of the CT scan com back negative. Can you difinatively say the athlete has a concussion if the CT scan is negative and is it safe to return to play if they are still having trouble sleeping, a mild headache and occasional sensitivity to light?

A) Yes/ Yes

B) Yes/ No

C) No/ Yes

D) No/ No

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In the box to the right Type #1 and the correct answer beside ...then Type #2 and the correct answer & explanation



This months winner will receive a Florida Hospital T-shirt and baseball cap.