If a high school football player returns to play too soon after a concussion, violating return-to-play protocol and suffering a second impact, which consequence is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Second Impact Syndrome is likely because the brain's ionic and metabolic state are still vulnerable after the initial concussion. Therefore, a second impact can lead to rapid, catastrophic swelling, rather than normal recovery or potentiation processes under safer conditions.

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