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Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Luke’s HealthAbout 1.7 million people visit the emergency room with head injuries each year. These head injuries include concussions, scalp wounds and skull fractures, which are often caused by car accidents, physical assaults, falls, accidents at home or work, or while playing sports.
If you or a loved one experiences a head injury, it’s important to know how to recognize the symptoms of severe head trauma and when to go to the emergency room.
Head traumas and concussions can range mild to severe. If someone experiences any of the following symptoms after a head injury, seek immediate medical attention by calling 9-1-1 or visiting your closest emergency room.
For mild head injuries, it is recommended that the injured person be monitored closely for any of the above-mentioned symptoms for at least 24 hours following the injury. If they begin experiencing any of the symptoms, seek medical attention right away.
Not all head injuries can be prevented, but serious effects of brain injuries, including fatality, can sometimes be avoided by following the proper steps. Following these tips to help prevent head injuries and learn the DOs and DON’Ts to know the right decisions in the event of a head trauma.
Head Trauma Prevention Tips
DOs & DON’Ts of Head Trauma
Proper and quick medical attention can help decrease the risk of fatality caused by head trauma. If you or a loved one experiences any symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury, seek immediate medical attention by calling 9-1-1 or visiting your closest emergency room.
Sources:
ABC News | Brain Injury Basics: What You Need to Know
Medline Plus | Head injury - first aid
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