Which of the following would be the first and most important sign of a serious head injury
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Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury. Show
Signs and symptoms generally show up soon after the injury. However, you may not know how serious the injury is at first and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days. For example, in the first few minutes your child or teen might be a little confused or a bit dazed, but an hour later your child might not be able to remember how he or she got hurt. You should continue to check for signs of concussion right after the injury and a few days after the injury. If your child or teen’s concussion signs or symptoms get worse, you should take him or her to the emergency department right away. Video: Concussion Signs & SymptomsVideo: Molly’s StoryLearn More about Concussions and Brain Injury Concussion Signs and Symptoms Brain Injury Safety and Prevention Page last reviewed: February 12, 2019 To receive email updates about this topic, enter your email address: A blow to the head may result in someone having pain or a headache. There may be a bump on their head and they may look pale. 1. Ask them to rest and apply something cold to the injury – for example, frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel. Applying something cold to the injury for up to 20 minutes will reduce external swelling and pain. When a person has a blow to the head, their brain can be shaken
inside the skull as well. This may cause a more serious head injury which may make them feel sick or drowsy.
2. Call 999 if they become drowsy, repeatedly vomit or their condition gets worse. This could be a sign of a serious injury to the head. If you can’t call 999, get someone else to do it. 3. Make sure someone responsible is able to look after them If the injury has happened when playing sports, they must not return to sport until they have been seen by a medical professional. Some people should always seek medical advice after a head injury because they are at greater risk. See the FAQ’s for more detail. Watch how to help someone who has a head injury (1 minute 47 seconds)
More first aid skills:Is this page useful?Yes No Thanks for your feedback What is often the first and most important sign of a serious head injury?Symptoms of serious head injury can include clear fluid leaking from the nose or ears, altered consciousness or a period of unconsciousness, skull deformities, vision changes, bruised eyes and ears, nausea and vomiting. A person who has sustained a head injury may also have injured their spine.
Which of the following are signs of a serious injury to the head?Physical symptoms. Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours.. Persistent headache or headache that worsens.. Repeated vomiting or nausea.. Convulsions or seizures.. Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes.. Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears.. Inability to awaken from sleep.. What is the earliest sign of a possible head injury?Headache or “pressure” in head.. Nausea or vomiting.. Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.. Bothered by light or noise.. Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.. Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.. Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.. What is the most common and serious complication of a significant head injury?A severe head injury can result in pressure being placed on the brain because of bleeding, blood clots or a build-up of fluid. This can sometimes lead to brain damage, which can be temporary or permanent.
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