An 18 year old female soccer player reports to the athletic training room holding the left side of her head and complaining of a headache. She states she was struck in the head by another player's head when they both went up to head the ball at practice. She sates that she did not lose consciousness, but fell to the ground due to dizziness. She says that the dizziness has subsided now and she has a headache with pain rated 6/10 with 10 being the worst. Athlete reports current symptoms of headache, pressure in head, a "feeling of things being wrong", and sensitivity to light. Edema is present over left parietal bone. Athlete is unable to stand on one foot for more than 5 seconds. Results of SCAT-3 are consistent with a concussion. Athlete is to refrain from all physical and mental activity until symptoms subside. Ice given for edema. Parent contacted and made aware injury as well as symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Both parent and athlete told to seek medical attention if symptoms get worse. Athlete to return to athletic training room tomorrow for re-evaluation.
