Head Injury-First AidA head injury is any trauma that injures the scalp, skull, or brain. The injury may be only a minor bump on the skull or a serious brain injury.
Head injury can be either closed or open (penetrating).
Common causes of head injury include:
Head injuries include:
DO NOT:
When to call a Medical Professional: Call 911 right away if:
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Head Injury TreatmentUnless the airway is blocked, do not move the person until a medical team arrives and checks for a spinal cord injury.
1. Do Hands-Only CPR, if NecessaryIf the person is unconscious or not breathing, do ONLY chest compressions.
See a doctor immediately if the person experiences:
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