What is a Head Injury?
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury.
Some of the Signs and Symptoms may be:
- Loss of Consciousness, Confusion or Drowsiness
- Blood or fluid from the nose or ears
- Slurred Speech/Blurred Vision
- Clumsiness or Lack of Coordination
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Unusual Behaviour
How to Help
- CALL 111 immediately if the patient shows any of the above symptoms.
- Control any bleeding.
- You must always assume the neck/spine is injured in the case of a head injury and DO NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary.
- Keep the patient warm and continue to reassure them.
This information is for reference only and comprehensive life saving skills can only be gained by attending a First Aid ChCh first aid course.