How do you help a child with a head injury?
How is a head injury treated in a child?
- Rest.
- Ice on the area.
- Antibiotic ointment and a bandage.
- Stitches in the scalp to close a wound.
- Being watched for a period of time for problems.
What is the AFL concussion protocol?
“A player who shows symptoms or any signs of concussion during a match or training must be removed from the field of play and assessed, and must not return to that match or training session. As such, the priority is not just player welfare and return to sport, but a critical element is return to school and learning.
How long should a child wait to sleep after hitting head?
Watch Your Child Closely for 2 Hours: Have your child lie down and rest until all symptoms have cleared. Note: mild headache, mild dizziness and nausea are common. Allow your child to sleep if he wants to, but keep him nearby. Wake him up after 2 hours of sleeping.
What is concussion injury?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
Is it OK to let a child sleep after a head injury?
If the child seemed well after the bump to the head, it is OK to let them go to sleep. But if they seem unusually sleepy, or they seem dazed when they wake, they should be seen by a doctor straight away.
How to take care of a child with a head injury?
Care at home. Following a mild head injury, your child will need to get plenty of rest and sleep, particularly in the first 24 to 48 hours. Your child may have a headache after a head injury. Give them paracetamol (not ibuprofen or aspirin) every six hours if needed to relieve pain.
When to return your child to school after a head injury?
This fact sheet provides advice for safely returning your child to school and sport if they have had a mild head injury. For moderate or severe head injuries, follow your doctor’s advice for returning your child to their normal activities.
How long should a child sleep after a head injury?
Following a mild head injury, your child will need to get plenty of rest and sleep, particularly in the first 24 to 48 hours. Your child may have a headache after a head injury.
When to see a GP for a head injury?
days after discharge take your child to see your GP. Minor head injury and knocks to the head are common and children are more likely to sustain a minor head injury because they are very active. It is normal to have a mild headache following the injury, but if your child is conscious (awake), and there is no deep cut or severe head