Head Injury

Home Care Advice - Observation

Observation

  • Encourage your child to 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.
  • Awaken after 2 hours of sleeping to check the ability to walk and talk.

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