Safety of its members is one of the highest priorities of the KC Metro Senior Softball League. Knowledge of symptoms can make a huge difference in recognizing and responding to serious health situations and getting treatment.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES UPDATE
UPDATED 10/1/2021
Prior KCMSSL Covid guidelines are being replaced (UNLESS mandated otherwise by any local Parks & Recreation entity’s protocol) with the following. Masks are optional. Any participating KCMSSL member contracting Covid is required to inform his/her manager and/or conference coordinator as soon as possible once the member is made aware of his/her Covid status.
Unless we are made aware of some unique situation for any reported case, neither the infected member’s team, nor any corresponding conference, will be shut down as a result. That subject member will be allowed to rejoin his/her teams/conferences once he/she provides KCMSSL with one corresponding negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) Covid-19 test result, OR two back-to-back negative Antigen rapid-test results. Timing for the two negative rapid-tests is optional. They can be spread out (days apart), or may occur minutes apart (i.e., conducted at one pharmacy, and then conducted immediately afterwards at another pharmacy)…..as long as both are negative.
Chest Compression CPR
Here is a short demonstration of the new, easier CPR which takes the complication out of the method that was taught and practiced a few years ago. Please Watch. It’s easy to remember and you don’t have to be certified to use this method, and it may save a life! This is a great demonstration, done by the doctors who developed the procedure at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. I urge you to watch and then share it with those you care about.
http://ahsc.arizona.edu/node/730
Stroke
Do you know the early warning signs for a possible, impending stroke…….as much as a month ahead of time!? Take four minutes of your time to watch this video. Those four minutes could mean a lifetime of savings for you or one of your loved ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiEltPD1guE
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they seem to fluctuate or disappear. Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
Every minute counts. Don’t wait to see if symptoms go away. The longer a stroke goes untreated, the greater the potential for brain damage and disability.
General symptoms of a stroke include:
- Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in the face, arm or leg, especially on only one side of the body.
- Sudden vision changes. Vision blurred, seeing double, or seeing blackened vision in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble speaking. Slurred speech.
- Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
- Sudden problems with walking, balance, or loss of coordination.
- Sudden severe headache that is different from past headaches.
NOTICE the key word “SUDDEN” or “DIFFERENT” fron past experience.
Symptoms can vary depending on whether the stroke is caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke), where the stroke occurs in the brain, and how bad.
A simple test would have the person try to smile, sing a simple song, or recite a verse. Have the person raise both arms over their head and hold them there. If one arm falls, they may be having a stroke.
Concussion
Here is a list of symptoms of a concussion from the CDC. Concussions fall into four categories:
| Thinking and Remembering | Physical | Mood or Emotional | Sleep |
| Difficulty Thinking Clearly | Headache, Fuzzy or Blurred Vision | Irritability | Sleeping More Than Usual |
| Feeling Slowed Down | Nausea, Vomiting (Early On)Dizziness | Sadness | Sleeping Less Than Usual |
| Difficulty Concentrating | Sensitivity to Noise/ Light or Balance Problems | More Emotional | Trouble Falling Asleep |
| Difficulty Remembering New Information | Feeling Tired or Having No Energy | Nervousness or Anxiety |
Some of these symptoms may appear right away, while others may not be noticed for days or months after the injury, or until the person starts resuming their everyday life and more demands are placed upon them. Sometimes, people do not recognize or admit that they are having problems. Others may not understand why they are having problems and what their problems really are, which can make them nervous and upset.
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be difficult to sort out. Early on, problems may be missed by the person with the concussion, family members, or doctors. People may look fine even though they are acting or feeling differently.