Head Injury

When to Call Your Doctor - Call 911 Now

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

  • A seizure (convulsion) occurred
  • Knocked unconscious for more than 1 minute
  • >Not moving neck normally (caution: protect the neck from any movement)
  • Difficult to awaken
  • Confused thinking, slurred speech, unsteady walking OR weakness of arms/legs present now
  • Major bleeding that can't be stopped

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