Course Info (Description; Learning Objectives; Practice Gap; Clinical Bottom Line; Summary Conclusions)

Course Description:

The presentation "Sideline Concussion Management: What's Going On In That Tent?" is an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of concussion management in sports. The speaker will introduce the current recommendations for concussion management and the differences between various organizations. The audience will learn about the specific management strategies for concussions, including the decision-making process involved in determining whether an athlete can safely return to play. The presentation will also explore the origin and history of the sideline evaluation tent in major sport organizations and its benefits to athletes, coaches, and medical staff. Throughout the presentation, the speaker will provide real-world examples of effective concussion management on the sideline, as well as potential challenges and obstacles that can arise. 

BOC Domains of Athletic Training:

• Domain I - Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy

• Domain II - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

• Domain Ill - Critical Incident Management
  

Practice Gap:

Despite the evolving landscape of concussion management in sports and the use of sideline evaluation tents, there is a practice gap among athletic trainers and other healthcare providers in understanding the current recommendations for concussion management and making informed decisions about returning athletes to play. This knowledge gap can lead to ineffective concussion management and potentially endanger the health and safety of athletes. Therefore, there is a need for continuing education and training on the evolving best practices and the decision-making process involved in determining whether an athlete can safely return to play after a potential concussion.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. To become familiar with the current recommendations for concussion management and how they differ between various organizations.
2. To learn how the sideline management of various injuries, specifically concussions has evolved over the past decade.
3. To understand the sideline algorithm for the decision to return to play or hold a potentially concussed athlete from activity.
4. To learn the origin and the history of the sideline evaluation tent in major sports organizations.
   

Clinical Bottom Line:

The management of concussions on the sideline has evolved significantly over the past decade, and there are currently varying recommendations for concussion management between different organizations. It is important for physicians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers to understand the sideline algorithm for making the decision to return an athlete to play or hold them out due to a potential concussion. The use of sideline evaluation tents by sports organizations has become commonplace with the use of varying types of tents. Ultimately, effective concussion management on the sideline requires a thorough understanding of current recommendations and the ability to make informed decisions based on the individual athlete's presentation and circumstances.

Summary Conclusions:

• Concussion management recommendations vary between organizations, and physicians should be familiar with current guidelines.
• Sideline concussion management has evolved to prioritize informed decisions about returning athletes to play.
• Proper concussion management requires a thorough understanding of each athlete's unique circumstances.
• Sideline evaluation tents have become standard in major sports organizations, providing benefits improved medical care and privacy.
• The presentation emphasizes the critical role of proper concussion management in ensuring athlete health and safety.