When in Doubt, Take'em Out

When in doubt, take 'em out. That's the message from doctors trying to knock-out the growing occurrence of concussions in young athletes.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center invited families into the hospital this weekend to perform head trauma tests. The computer test establishes a baseline for young athletes, allowing for comparison scores before and after a concussion.

Doctors say that if an athlete takes a significant blow to the head while competing, they should be removed from the game immediately.

"When in doubt, take them out. There is just no risk in taking them out and letting them be evaluated by someone who is more trained at it because many of our coaches aren't trained. No return the same day -- ever. It's very simple and easy. Any suspicion of a concussion, they don't go back," said Dr. Keith Loud with DHMC.

Young athletes will have another chance to take part in the program at the hospital this Tuesday. There is a 15-dollar fee for the service.

From WCAX