First aid for head trauma

Strokes on the head usually do not need to be treated urgently, however, when the trauma is very strong, such as in traffic accidents or falls at great heights, you need to know what to do to reduce or avoid possible complications .

Thus, it is important to call an ambulance, observe if the person is conscious and start the cardiac massage if the person does not respond to calls. In addition, after the accident, the person may have persistent vomiting, and in such cases, it is important to lie on his or her side, being careful not to make any sudden movements with the neck, placing a support, such as a coat or cushion, under the head.

First aid for head trauma

If head trauma is suspected, one should:

1. Call an ambulance, calling 192;
2. Observe if the person is conscious :
   • If you are aware, you should calm her down until medical help arrives;
   • If the subject is unconscious and does not breathe, begin cardiac massage by following this step-by-step procedure.
3. Keep the victim immobilized, avoiding to move the neck, as there may be damage to the spine;
4. Stop hemorrhaging, if there is any light pressure on the site, with a clean cloth, gauze or gauze;
5. Watch the victim until the ambulance arrives, noting if she is breathing. Start the massage if you stop breathing.

It is important that first aid for head trauma be performed correctly, to avoid possible complications, such as coma or loss of movement of a limb, for example. Know the possible complications of head trauma.

How to identify a head injury

The first signs that help identify when this type of first aid is needed include:

• Severe bleeding in the head or face;
• Blood or fluid discharge through the ears or nose;
• Loss of consciousness or excessive drowsiness;
• Severe nausea and uncontrollable vomiting;
• Confusion, difficulty speaking or loss of balance.

Cranial trauma is more common in situations where there is a severe blow to the head, but in the case of the elderly or children the trauma can happen even in simpler falls.

If there is no symptom after the accident it is important to watch the person for at least 12 hours, as there may be a small bleeding that accumulates and only shows symptoms after some time.

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