Sports Medicine / Neurology
SCAT5 Assessment
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool — 5th Edition. Standardised evaluation for concussion by medical professionals. Includes red flag screening, symptom evaluation, cognitive testing, neurological exam, and graduated return-to-sport protocol.
Red Flags (Any = Emergency Transport)
Observable Signs
Lying motionless on the playing surface
Balance/gait difficulties/motor incoordination
Disorientation or confusion
Blank or vacant look
Facial injury after head trauma
Maddocks Questions (Sport-specific Memory)
"I am going to ask you a few questions. Please listen carefully and give your best effort." Mark correct answers.
What venue are we at today?
Which half is it now?
Who scored last in this match?
What team did you play last week?
Did your team win the last game?
Maddocks Score0/5
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Eye Opening (E)
Verbal Response (V)
Motor Response (M)
GCS Total (E4 + V5 + M6)15/15
Cervical Spine Assessment
Neck pain free at rest?
Full range active pain-free movement?
Limb strength and sensation normal?
This tool is for educational and clinical decision support purposes only. The SCAT5 is developed by the Concussion in Sport Group and is a standardised tool for evaluating suspected concussions. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always manage patients according to local protocols and clinical guidelines.