Head Injury
Call
the ambulance
immediately
if victim
is:
- Unconscious.
- Seizing.
- Unable to move body parts.
- Has blood or fluid coming from the nose or ears.
Seek
medical attention
if victim
is:
- 12 months old or younger.
- Complaining of severe or persistent headache.
- Drowsy.
- Persistently vomiting (three times or more).
- Slurring speech.
- Experiencing difficulty walking or imbalance.
- Having vision problems.
If none of the above symptoms is present, the
victim will need to be awoken every one to two hours that night. Make sure
person can recognize you and the surroundings.