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Head injuries can be mild to severe. Sometimes a blow to the head does not have to be that hard to cause surprising damage. Obviously loss of consciousness is extremely important. If there was any period of unconsciousness, the person needs medical attention even if they seem to be feeling fine afterward. There could be a small internal bleed in the brain that slowly leaks and may not show symptoms of trauma for a considerable period of time after the injury occurred. Concussions and bleeds are possible any time a person is struck in the head, ranging in seriousness. A person does not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Lethargy, confusion, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, vision problems including double vision and blurred vision, pupil dilation or unequal pupils are all definite signs the person needs immediate medical attention. Angie RN
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How do you look after a resident with a head injury?
Phone 911, they will tell you exactly what to do while you wait for an ambulance, DO NOT MOVE THE PERSON
A person with a serious what injury should not be allowed to walk?
A person with a serious leg injury should not be allowed to walk. It is also true that a person with a serious head or back injury should not be allowed to walk.
Hit your head 3 weeks ago still have a knot?
The amount of time an injury takes to heal depends on the severity of the injury. A head injury from a person hitting their head should always be seen by a doctor to insure there is no fatal threat. If a person has a knot form from hitting there head, it could take weeks to heal.
What is the most cause of death in an unconscious person after a head injury?
Choking or vomiting
Should you keep a person with a suspected head injury awake?
talking, asking questions
What is the most common cause of death in an unconscious person after a head injury?
Choking or vomiting
What is most common cause of death in a unconscious person after a head injury?
Choking or vomiting
What is the most common cause of death in a unconscious person after a head injury?
Choking or vomiting
What is the most common cause of death in an unconscious person after head injury?
Choking or vomiting
How can you determine when a person has stopped breathing?
If you do not suspect that there is a head, neck or upper back injury, first tilt the head way back to open the airway. Next put your face next to the person's mouth and nose and look at their chest. Then, for 10 seconds, Look, Listen, and Feel -- Look for the chest to rise and fall, Listen for the sound of breath from the nose or mouth, and Feel on the side of your face for the person's breath. If you do not detect any signs of breathing within the 10 seconds, begin CPR. If you do suspect an injury to the head, neck or upper back, do not tilt the head back to open the airway. Instead, perform a jaw thrust to open the person's airway. If you are not sure how to do it, just grab their chin and pull it forward as far as it will go without moving the head.
Can pulling a chair out from a person cause injury?
Yes, absolutely. Even death if the person falls backwards and hits the head on something.
You feel cold after head injury?
After my head injury I have cold sensations internally
