Concussion Expert.Team Physician Seahawks, Mariners. Professor U of WA. Co-Founder & Senior Medical Advisor @TheSportsInstUW

Joined January 2011
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Equipment should fit properly to help with injury prevention in general but there is no proof it prevents concussion. #BrainInjury
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No one has a tough brain. Can’t help your team if you are hurt and you put yourself at risk Coach needs to set the tone #BrainInjury
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Good idea to check on your players after practice/play Concussions can take a while to appear or for a player to report. #BrainInjury
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T2 Remember these athletes are STUDENT athletes-make sure they are clear for school before focusing on sports #BrainInjury
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SCAT 3 has some validated parts-use as a tool to follow progress. Child SCAT for 12 and under #BrainInjury
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T1 On-field concussion plan should include 3 parts: 1) on-field exam, 2) sideline evaluation, and 3) removal from play #BrainInjury
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T1 Most youth sports concussions do not lead to lingering problems. 80% recover in 10-14 days with proper care #BrainInjury
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Loss of Consciousness is uncommon. Occurs <10% of sports concussions-and if it happens, it is usually brief #BrainInjury
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T1 Be Heads Up: Athlete may feel different at 5 mins than at 30mins post-concussion #BrainInjury
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T1 Confusion, being dazed, headache, balance problems all common, but each concussion is unique-any concern means no go. #BrainInjury
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T1 Know your athlete and look for any change in their thinking, behavior or physical function after a blow to the head or body #BrainInjury
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#Concussion conf. starts tomorrow in Zurich. Doctors arriving from across the world. Looking forward to discussions & working together.
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Stanley A Herring retweeted
Enjoy the game, every1! @Giants vs. @Cowboys kicking off in about 45 minutes. @NFL #bettersafergame
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Stanley A Herring retweeted
If you have Qs for @stanherringmd, email hbremer@usafootball.com w/ #AskDrSAH in subject. We'll answer them in our next chat.
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Thanks 4 the Qs, every1. I enjoyed it. And thanks to @usafootball. #AskDrSAH
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Stanley A Herring retweeted
OK, folks, that wraps up our Twitterview w/ @stanherringmd. Thanks, doc, for joining us for #AskDrSAH.
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No piece of equipment proven to prevent concussion; helmets included. Recommend proper fit & maintenance vs. particular brand. #AskDrSAH
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Stanley A Herring retweeted
Last Q @stanherringmd: What’s the safest helmet out there? #AskDrSAH
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... of the care & only as good as who interprets it. Not to be used as a stand-alone for making the return 2 play decision. #AskDrSAH
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ImPACT & other neuropsychological testing can add helpful information 2 #concussion care. However, it’s only 1 part ... #AskDrSAH
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