A high-school football player died 2 days after a serious head wound received on

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A high-school football player died 2 days after a serious head wound received on the field during the game. He butted heads with another player hard enough to cause his skull to fracture. For a few moments, his injury did not seem serious; however, the referee ordered him off the field where he collapsed. Paramedics were called, and he was rushed to the emergency room. How could such an injury be prevented? As a parent or a coach, what precautions would you want to take during practices and games? Identify the appropriate steps taken in this situation.

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Such injuries could be prevented by keeping head out of or in minimum contact with other players. The coach should properly educate the players about head injury and its severe effects and encourage players to play safely.

Coach should discourage the players from using their heads as battering rams. Players should play the game with sportsmen spirit.

Helmets should be used as protective device.

Strengthening of neck muscles is important to bear the impact of any kind of injury to head and neck. It also helps in maintaining correct posture of head.

Proper fit of safety equipments like helmets should be ensured.

Strict rules should be followed to discourage head on collisions by players

Demostration of proper blocking and tackling techniques.

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