#4 of 4—Make the call

Your son, Jackson, takes a hard hit. The coach suspects concussion, and you take him to the ER to get checked out. The doctor tells you that the CAT scan looks fine and clears Jackson for play after a few days of rest over the weekend. It’s Monday morning. Jackson hasn’t slept much and tells you he feels groggy.

Should you let Jackson go to school?

• Yes
  Sleep problems and grogginess are symptoms of concussion. Jackson should stay home from school and be re-examined by a healthcare provider with training in sports concussion. Most concussions do not show up on a CAT scan.
• No
  That's right! Most concussions do not show up on a CAT scan. Jackson should stay home from school and be re-examined by a healthcare provider with training in sports concussion. Sleep problems and grogginess are symptoms of concussion.