A concussion is a head injury that can occur when the brain is shaken or jolted. Symptoms of a concussion can include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and memory loss. It is important to check for a concussion if you or someone you know has experienced a head injury.
There are several ways to check for a concussion. One way is to use the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The GCS is a tool used to assess the level of consciousness of a person who has experienced a head injury. The GCS consists of three tests: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. Each test is scored on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the worst response and 4 being the best response. A total score of 13 or higher on the GCS indicates that the person is not concussed.