Types of Head Injuries

• Scalp: cut, scrape, bruise or scalp hematoma (goose egg)
• Skull Bone: bruises, fracture
• Concussion: A concussion is a minor injury to the brain. Symptoms include a brief period of confusion, amnesia (loss of memory), or confusion following head injury. Some individuals with concussion may have loss of consciousness at the time of the head injury. All adults with a possible concussion should have a neurological examination performed by a physician.
• Serious Brain Injury: Is recognized by the presence of persisting neurologic symptoms. If one of these NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS persists after a head injury, an ambulance should be called:
  • Difficult to awaken
  • Confused or slow thinking and talking
  • Slurred speech
  • Weakness of arms or legs
  • Unsteady walking