Head+Injuries+and+concussions

Head Injuries and Concussions:

Symptoms:
 * blurred vision
 * loss of memory
 * headache
 * change in size of pupil
 * bleeding from the nose or ears
 * abnormal response to commands

How to treat:


 * DRABCD
 * Assess the victim.
 * Needs to be evaluated by a medical professional.
 * Keep the victim as still as possible.
 * Know how to assess consciousness.
 * Continually ask questions to keep the victim alert.
 * Keep the victims head cool by an ice pack or wet towel.
 * If the victim wishes to sleep, let them rest and wake them every quarter-hour for the first 2 hours. Every half-hour for the next 2 hours after that, and every hour after that.
 * do not apply pressure to a bleeding head if suspected skull fracture