Concussion Protocol
IIHF U18 and U18 Women’s World Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Concussion Management
133.1The Game-Day Physician shall be available to assist the IIHF Medical Supervisor in all matters relating to the implementation of the IIHF Concussion Protocol.
133.2If no Team physician is available, the ECMO or Game-Day Physician shall take over the responsibility of assessing a player’s or Game Official’s concussion.
133.3If the ECMO or the Game-Day Physician has knowledge that the IIHF Concussion Protocol, as outlined in Section VI of the IIHF Medical Guidelines, is not being followed, then they shall report the facts to the IIHF Medical Supervisor.
133.4In the event that a player suffers a concussion, the ECMO or Game-Day Physician shall ensure that the return to play provisions as set out in Art. 22 of the IIHF Medical Guidelines are being followed.
133.5If the IIHF Medical Supervisor agrees with the ECMO or Game-Day Physician’s opinion that the IIHF Concussion Protocol is not being followed, he shall then report the facts to the Championship Chairperson.