Conrad Smith lenghty downtime? head knocks, recovery position

[dasNdanger]

From a concussion site:

"If the person fails to regain consciousness after two minutes, or the injury is very severe even if two minutes have not passed, DO NOT move the person. Prevent movement of the neck, which may exacerbate spinal injuries. If the person needs to vomit, carefully roll the person onto his or her side without turning the head."

Severe head trauma can cause vomiting, and I'm pretty sure that's one of the primary reasons they turn them on their side.


das

 

[Jaguares]

Come on Conrad!!!!!!!!!! You are the number one!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Shaggy]

From a concussion site:

"If the person fails to regain consciousness after two minutes, or the injury is very severe even if two minutes have not passed, DO NOT move the person. Prevent movement of the neck, which may exacerbate spinal injuries. If the person needs to vomit, carefully roll the person onto his or her side without turning the head."

Severe head trauma can cause vomiting, and I'm pretty sure that's one of the primary reasons they turn them on their side.


das

Yes, turning them lets gravity do the work, and clears the obstruction, whether it be vomit, or tongue ... might have to put a finger in to clear the mouth guard though ... I agree Nick, that the most qualified people (the medical staff) should administer any first aid if possible, but I've seen players left lying prone on the ground in the professional game, longer than the time frame you suggest, as play goes on around them.

Larksea, my apologies ... I guess, once again, I should read and re-read others posts, before commenting

 

[RedWhiteGreen]

Dumbass question - with head trauma causing vomiting, why don't we see many/any post-KO barfs in boxing and MMA?

 

[dasNdanger]

Dumbass question - with head trauma causing vomiting, why don't we see many/any post-KO barfs in boxing and MMA?

I think it has to be pretty severe to cause vomiting. Also, it may not happen right away. I had a friend who was in a car accident - she checked out fine in hospital and they sent her home. Later that night she started getting sick, was taken back to the hospital, and they found that she had a skull fracture. I suppose it may also depend on the person - someone prone to nausea over the slightest things may be more apt to puke after a head injury than someone with an iron gut.


das

 

[Larksea]

vomiting can happen but it is uncommon. I can't even remember a player vomiting from a head knock in super rugby. Sure it probably has happened but still. Very rare.