EDWARDS SEEMS TO BE FINE

[syracuse76]

For what it's worth

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 11:03 AM ET | Link FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH: By no means is this meant to influence anyone's hopes with respect to Trent Edwards concussion, but after the game Trent was smiling and conversing with family members that attended the game before boarding the team bus for the airport, and posed for a few pictures. Obviously, if he was in bad shape he would not have been doing that. But let's wait to hear from coach Jauron because speculating about the severity of his injury doesn't really serve a purpose. I'm just trying to give fans an idea on what he was capable of a few hours after suffering the injury, not whether they should be encouraged or discouraged. So take it for what it's worth. ---

Concussion grading scales

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 10:10 AM ET | Link CONCUSSION GRADING SCALES: There are a number of concussion grading scales out there, but medical consensus does not exist as to which is best. The three most widely used scales are those of the American Academy of Neurology, the Colorado Medical Society and the one developed by Dr. Robert Cantu. As far as the Bills are concerned they don't grade concussions. They simply label Trent Edwards' injury, for example, as a concussion, and follow their own standards with respect to symptoms and treatment. The three most widely used scales mentioned above don't vary all that much so simply for reference here is the American Academy of Neurology's grading scale. Grade 1 - Confusion, symptoms last less than 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness Recommendation - remove from contest, examine immediately and at 5-minute intervals. Grade 2 - Symptoms last more than 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness Recommendation - remove from contest for remainder of day, examine on site often, examine the next day by a doctor. Grade 3 - Any loss of consciousness, brief or prolonged Recommendation - transport athlete to nearest emergency department if still unconscious, have a thorough neurologic exam. Naturally professional athletes that suffer any kind of concussion are monitored closely by training staffs and examined daily and likely to be run through a battery of tests, which will be measured against a baseline test taken prior to the season to determine if there is any difference in brain function. An MRI is likely as well. As far as returning to action on the field is concerned, each case is different with respect to recovery. ---

Update on Edwards late this afternoon

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 9:44 AM ET | Link EDWARDS UPDATE LATE THIS AFTERNOON: Due to the long flight back last night, head coach Dick Jauron won't have his Monday wrapup press conference until approximately 3pm. He usually speaks closer to 12:30 or 1pm, so an update on Trent Edwards condition will be provided a bit later in the afternoon. We'll have full coverage on the home page and alert you via v-text as soon as the news comes down.

[syracuse76]

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just some news in case everyone was wondering. sorry if this was already posted

[blackonyx89]

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For what it's worth

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 11:03 AM ET | Link FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH: By no means is this meant to influence anyone's hopes with respect to Trent Edwards concussion, but after the game Trent was smiling and conversing with family members that attended the game before boarding the team bus for the airport, and posed for a few pictures. Obviously, if he was in bad shape he would not have been doing that. But let's wait to hear from coach Jauron because speculating about the severity of his injury doesn't really serve a purpose. I'm just trying to give fans an idea on what he was capable of a few hours after suffering the injury, not whether they should be encouraged or discouraged. So take it for what it's worth. ---

Concussion grading scales

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 10:10 AM ET | Link CONCUSSION GRADING SCALES: There are a number of concussion grading scales out there, but medical consensus does not exist as to which is best. The three most widely used scales are those of the American Academy of Neurology, the Colorado Medical Society and the one developed by Dr. Robert Cantu. As far as the Bills are concerned they don't grade concussions. They simply label Trent Edwards' injury, for example, as a concussion, and follow their own standards with respect to symptoms and treatment. The three most widely used scales mentioned above don't vary all that much so simply for reference here is the American Academy of Neurology's grading scale. Grade 1 - Confusion, symptoms last less than 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness Recommendation - remove from contest, examine immediately and at 5-minute intervals. Grade 2 - Symptoms last more than 15 minutes, no loss of consciousness Recommendation - remove from contest for remainder of day, examine on site often, examine the next day by a doctor. Grade 3 - Any loss of consciousness, brief or prolonged Recommendation - transport athlete to nearest emergency department if still unconscious, have a thorough neurologic exam. Naturally professional athletes that suffer any kind of concussion are monitored closely by training staffs and examined daily and likely to be run through a battery of tests, which will be measured against a baseline test taken prior to the season to determine if there is any difference in brain function. An MRI is likely as well. As far as returning to action on the field is concerned, each case is different with respect to recovery. ---

Update on Edwards late this afternoon

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 9:44 AM ET | Link EDWARDS UPDATE LATE THIS AFTERNOON: Due to the long flight back last night, head coach Dick Jauron won't have his Monday wrapup press conference until approximately 3pm. He usually speaks closer to 12:30 or 1pm, so an update on Trent Edwards condition will be provided a bit later in the afternoon. We'll have full coverage on the home page and alert you via v-text as soon as the news comes down.

Thank God! Get him back in there because J.P. is a train wreck!

[Ebenezer]

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he will play against SD...lock it in.

[mybills]

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Sounds like he should be fine by the SD game. We'll have Roscoe & McGee back by then, as well. I'm not worried.

[RedEyE]

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SD will test him early. Expect a Safety blitz on the first Bills offensive series.

[Forward_Lateral]

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I'm pretty sure that if the concussion was serious, they wouldn't allow him to fly back to Buffalo. I could be wrong, but I don't think doctors recommend flying with serious concussions, do they? Maybe I'm talking out of my ass, so correct me if I'm wrong.

[mybills]

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I agree, F_L.

[cocamide]

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Edwards just wanted to finally put an end to the JP/Edwards debate.

[justasportsfan]

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I think the concussion was that of a boxer getting punched in the chin and getting knocked out.

[Forward_Lateral]

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Is it possible that Edwards got knocked out, but didn't suffer a concussion?

[jamze132]

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Unfortunately, F_L is right this time. Dudes with serious concussions usually don't fly. Case in point, Ryan Church from the New York Mets, recieved a couple of concussions this past season. He complained of headaches at 30,000ft. So they refused to let him travel with the team until the symptoms went away. He missed pretty much half of the season with "concussion related symptoms".

I have have been clocked a couple times upside my head during football, bar fights, barracks rumbles, etc., and they do not feel good and sometimes can take some time to get over.

[DraftBoy]

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If he flew to Buffalo already, that is a very good sign.

[Dr. Lecter]

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Flying is a good sign. Bad concussions are usually left off planes due to the pressurization and the inability to get emergency care if needed.

BTW mybills, what are you basing the returns of Roscoe and McGee on? Both might still be out.

[DraftBoy]

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I do want to state though that this does not mean Edwards will play v. San Diego and I dont expect Jauron to say anything like that. Also Im not trying to be a downer at all, its no secret Im not in love with Trent like some fans here but Im just trying to stay open to the possibility that this team may not have him for a few weeks, BUT I do not want that to be the case. I want him back asap, but I want him back 100% healthy.