Minor Head Injuries

The brain is free to move a little within the skull, and can thus be 'shaken' by a blow to the head. This shaking is called concussion.
Concussion produces widespread but temporary disturbance of normal brain activity. However, it is not usually associated with any lasting damage to the brain.

Treatment:
Unconscious – go to hospital
Not unconscious – monitor headache, blurred vision, confusion, nausea or vomiting

Warning: if the casualty does not recover fully, or if there is a deteriorating level of response after an initial recovery dial 999 for an ambulance.

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