My comments about LOC pertained to momentary LOC. Sustained LOC is different. Both should be reported but a momentary LOC versus no LOC has very little bearing on long term symptoms. One could have altered consciousness that lasts a short period of time and be in worse shape than someone who never had any LOC. Often, this altered mental status is gone by the time EMS arrives unless they do a intense assessment.

EMS often use LOC as a way to make decisions per policy. Getting a good assessment of mental condition is more important.

I bet AmyMarie's husband was exhibiting poor mental status. In sports, such poor mental status is often ignored except to hold the player out of the game.