Head Injuries

It depends on the severity level of the concussion. To be knocked unconscious it takes a pretty hard hit.

Any head injury will need to be checked out by a doctor. You will need to make an appointment o visit your doctor or go to an ER.

If you have any dressings on a wound, you'd want to keep them dry. If you're dizzy, this is a bad idea. Otherwise, sure -- go for it.

Airway is compromised because of trauma as it can affect brain, oropharynx, neck, and trachea, pulmonary system resulting in airway obstruction or respiratory problems. Aspiration of blood and gastric contents contribute to compromised airway. Also patients with low level of consciousness are at risk of not being able to protect their airway.

The late Natasha Richardson. She was unconscious for a time and died without regaining consciousness. accident occured in Canadian ski area. Her mother was Vanessa Redgrave. No, not an Indian tribe undertaker!

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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

When you hit your cheek hard enough to cause a bruise, the initial color is usually red due to the burst blood vessels and the pooling of blood. As the bruise heals, it may change to purple or blue within a day or two, then progress to green or yellow before fading away. The exact colors can vary depending on factors like skin tone and the severity of the injury.

there are meny diferint tipes of head injures. the most comon head injury is a cuncushon.

If the injury is not severe, skull and neck X-rays will be taken to check for any skull fractures and for neck or spinal injuries.

Treatment of symptomatic empty sella syndrome would typically involve replacement therapy for any deficient hormones.

Entonox, a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen, is contraindicated in head injuries primarily due to the risk of increased intracranial pressure. Administering Entonox can lead to the expansion of air or gas within the cranial cavity, potentially exacerbating brain injury or compromising cerebral blood flow. Additionally, it may mask neurological symptoms, making it difficult to assess the severity of the injury. Thus, safer alternatives are recommended for pain management in patients with head trauma.

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In a penetrating head injury, an object such as a bullet fractures the skull and enters brain tissue.

A blunt force head injury.

The auditory canal is your inner ear - the part inside your cranium.

Patent means open.

A widely patent auditory canal would be one that is especially wide/open/large.

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While no two people will be the same, learning the basics about traumatic brain injuries will help you understand and relate to your clients. Here is a link to an article going over the realities of TBI:

http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/Coping-traumatic-brain-injury/index.html

and another going over recovery-related aspects:

http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/recovery-traumatic-brain-injury/index.html

No you need a docter

No. Use of a steri-strip does NOT make an injury OSHA recordable, as per General Recording Criteria §1904.7 See: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKside-by-side.html No. Use of a steri-strip does NOT make an injury OSHA recordable, as per General Recording Criteria §1904.7 See: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKside-by-side.html

A subdural hematoma (hemorrhage) is usually the result of a serious head injury. When it occurs this way it's called an "acute" subdural hematoma. Acute subdural hematomas are among the deadliest of all head injuries. The blood fills the brain area very rapidly and compresses the brain tissue. This often results in brain tissue injury or infarction and many times even death. In the elderly, subdural hematomas can also be a result of a slight knock to the head or falls.

there is a 25% chance you will die immediatly and if you dont die instantly you end up in a deep coma until you eventually die

When a child has bumped their head, to a point where you may be concerned about a concussion, then you need to call your pediatrician and seek advice. There are important signs and symptoms to watch for in a child with a potential head-injury, and he or she should be taken to the emergency room immediately if they appear. They include: # Loss of consciousness (even if brief) # Seizures # Confusion # Weakness or lethargy # Vomiting # Changes in mentation or personality # Intractible crying # Numbness or tingling in extremities If the head injury was the result of a fall greater than the child's standing height, or the result of external force (being bumped by a car or pushed against a hard surface), then summon your local Emergency Medical Services and leave the child in the position he or she fell, unless they cannot breathe. If you need to clear the airway, do so very carefully and with assistance to keep the head and neck inline with the rest of the body. Keep the child calm and still, as they need to be properly immobilized by the EMS crew to prevent further injury to head and possibly the spine.