How to Address a Potential Head Injury
One of the reasons why head injuries are so dangerous is because the extent of the damage may not be immediately apparent. Here is how you should proceed after a potentially dangerous head injury.Step #1 - Assess visible symptomsBleeding, severe headaches, loss of balance, confusion, agitation, and various other symptoms may present themselves in the aftermath of a head injury. If such symptoms are present, you should call your local emergency number. The dispatch operator will help you figure out whether you should take the person to a hospital or wait for an ambulance.Step #2 - Keep the victim stillIf help is on the way, you should help the injured person stay still. They should lie down with their head and shoulders slightly elevated. Avoid moving their neck and if they are using a helmet, it is best to not remove it.Step #3 - Get medical attentionThe victim should seek medical attention. Both because imaging exams are needed to confirm the extent of the damage and because these test results will be crucial if the victim decides to pursue legal action later, as the closed head injury section of this website shows https://www.aswllp.com/types-of-catastrophic-personal-injury/traumatic-brain-injuries/.
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