Former Football Player Helps Develop Electronic Concussion Reporting System
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Charlie Wund has suffered from a number of concussions, that's why the former NCAA football player and youth coach wants to help the next generation of athletes.
Wund has helped develop a web-based system called "injure-free" which reports concussion symptoms the moment they happen on the field.
It's then sent electronically to a medical professional for follow-up.
"We're able to create a standard level of care for all children," Wund explained.
It's part of a half-million dollar concussion prevention program being rolled out in the nation's capitol; not only to increase reporting, but provide awareness training to students, parents, and coaches.
Since 2009, some states have passed a concussion reporting law.
But so far, Congress has not created a national registry to tailor treatment and prevention.
"It's about priorities and about funding," Dr. Gerard Gioia, of Children's National Medical Center, said. "We don't have time ever to wait for a youngster to be injured."
Dr. Michael Yochelson of Medstar Hospital said information needs to be recorded immediately every time a child takes a hit to the head.
"You want to understand how to prevent chronic long-term effects and save lives," said Dr. Yochelson.
"This certainly gives me peace of mind," Wund said.