Stanley A Herring

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

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

Equipment should fit properly to help with injury prevention in general but there is no proof it prevents concussion. #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

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

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

Good idea to check on your players after practice/play Concussions can take a while to appear or for a player to report. #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

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Remember these athletes are STUDENT athletes-make sure they are clear for school before focusing on sports #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

SCAT 3 has some validated parts-use as a tool to follow progress. Child SCAT for 12 and under #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

T1 On-field concussion plan should include 3 parts: 1) on-field exam, 2) sideline evaluation, and 3) removal from play #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

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Most youth sports concussions do not lead to lingering problems. 80%+ recover in 10-14 days with proper care #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

Loss of Consciousness is uncommon. Occurs <10% of sports concussions-and if it happens, it is usually brief #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

T1 Be Heads Up: Athlete may feel different at 5 mins than at 30mins post-concussion #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

T1 Confusion, being dazed, headache, balance problems all common, but each concussion is unique-any concern means no go. #BrainInjury

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

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

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

#Concussion conf. starts tomorrow in Zurich. Doctors arriving from across the world. Looking forward to discussions & working together.

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

.@JeneBramel ... However, other data pretty solid. Think increased risk is real-probably some individual variability.

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

sorry @JeneBramel didn't see your comments until now. Agree some of data skewed by premature return to play. ...

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Enjoy the game, every1! @Giants vs. @Cowboys kicking off in about 45 minutes. @NFL #bettersafergame

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If you have Qs for @stanherringmd, email [email protected] w/ #AskDrSAH in subject. We'll answer them in our next chat.

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

Thanks 4 the Qs, every1. I enjoyed it. And thanks to @usafootball. #AskDrSAH

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OK, folks, that wraps up our Twitterview w/ @stanherringmd. Thanks, doc, for joining us for #AskDrSAH.

[Stanley A Herring @stanherringmd]

No piece of equipment proven to prevent concussion; helmets included. Recommend proper fit & maintenance vs. particular brand. #AskDrSAH

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Last Q @stanherringmd: What’s the safest helmet out there? #AskDrSAH