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What Procedure Should Follow For A Head Injured Person?

if an ederly person suffers an head injury however minor what are the procedures paramedics and hospital staff need to follow
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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Standard head injury advice. Admit if knocked out or significant trauma in which case you would do 1/2 hourly, then hourly then two hourly .. neuro obs or if not knocked out `discharge home in care of another responsible person who will observe for vomiting drowsiness unequal pupils unusual or aggressive behaviour. avoid sending someone home alone. If no one at home consider admission.
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What Procedure Should Follow For A Head Injured Person?

Standard head injury advice. Admit if knocked out or significant trauma in which case you would do 1/2 hourly, then hourly then two hourly .. neuro obs or if not knocked out `discharge home in care of another responsible person who will observe for vomiting drowsiness unequal pupils unusual or aggressive behaviour. avoid sending someone home alone. If no one at home consider admission.