Head Injury

Head injury or concussion suspected?
Remove from impact-risk activities to prevent further injury.

The following are general recommendations and serve as guidelines only. If you or someone you know is experiencing these signs - please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

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4 HOURS

Carefully observe injured person for the first 4 hours after injury. After 4 hours, they may be allowed to sleep.

MEDICATION

It is OK to take Tylenol. Avoid NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, Aspirin, etc.) for the first 24 hours.

REST

Take it easy and avoid activities that increase symptoms.

HYDRATION & NUTRITION

Encourage hydration and balanced nutrition.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL

See a medical professional before returning to impact-risk activities.

CALL 9-1-1 or GO TO HOSPITAL IF:

Unusual level of drowsiness

Sudden or progressive increase in headache

Sudden change in behavior or worsening confusion

Slurred speech or language difficulty

Seizure

Persistent vomiting

Numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg

Concern for skull or facial fracture