Severe Concussion - When to return

[sunkmail]

Howdy all,

Just looking to see if there is a semi-formal guideline for returning to diving after a bad concussion, other than 'when it feels right', or some other variation.

I took a bad blow to the head at work about 10 days ago. I know there is no skeletal damage, or hematoma, but am still suffering from dizzy spells, fatique, and a few other annoying symptoms. (I haven't driven since the accident either.)

I was planning on waiting about 2 weeks from the last of the symptoms, or whenever it feels safe (obviously starting off easy) - Anyone have any advice on a safe alternate timeline??

Thanks!

 

[azchipka]

Call DAN or visit a DAN registered Dive physician.

Either way your going to need a medical release to dive from most dive boats or with a instructor.

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi sunkmail,

You might find the following informative:

Diving Medicine FAQs
Head Trauma
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.aspx?faqid=76

Recent posting on this forum -- http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/diving-medicine/304010-post-concussion-diving.html

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[sunkmail]

Thanks Doc - That was the type of wuality, and useful, info I was hoping for.

I'm going to go with my original action plan on this - If I have a problem, I have plenty of neurosurgeons I can bug at work.

Hi sunkmail,

You might find the following informative:

Diving Medicine FAQs
Head Trauma
DAN Divers Alert Network

Recent posting on this forum -- http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/diving-medicine/304010-post-concussion-diving.html

Regards,

DocVikingo