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Suggest Treatment For Severe Head Injury

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Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016
Question: My fiance fell off a bike and has a serious head laseration that will need stitches. He refuses to fo to ER. How long do i need to check pupils and speech?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Microsurgical manipulation needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

That wound needs microsurgical manipulation, it could be infected, so get him to ER.

Pupils, speech, consciousness should be monitored at least for six hours.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Head Injury

Brief Answer: Microsurgical manipulation needed. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. That wound needs microsurgical manipulation, it could be infected, so get him to ER. Pupils, speech, consciousness should be monitored at least for six hours. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.