Thursday, July 21, 2011
Head Trauma
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Most head injuries are minor and don't require hospitalization. |
However, call for emergency medical assistance if any of the following symptoms are |
apparent: |
Severe head or facial bleeding |
Change in level of consciousness, even if temporary |
Black-and-blue marks below the eyes or behind the ears |
Cessation of breathing |
If a severe head injury occurs: |
.Keep the person who sustained the injury lying down and quiet in a darkened room, with |
the head and shoulders slightly elevated. |
Avoid moving the person's neck. |
Stop any bleeding with gauze or a clean cloth. |
Observe the person for 1 to 2 hours to be sure the level of consciousness doesn't change. |
If the person stops breathing, do mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing
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