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Results 1 - 10 of 303 for head injury
  1. Head injury - first aid 
    A head injury is any trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain. Head injury can be either closed or open (penetrating). A closed head injury means you received a hard blow to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Preventing head injuries in children 
    ... simple steps to keep their children from getting head injuries. ... Helmets help to prevent head injuries. Your child should wear a helmet that fits properly for the following sports or activities: Playing contact sports, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000130.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Subdural hematoma 
    ... is most often the result of a severe head injury. This type of subdural hematoma is among the deadliest of all head injuries. The bleeding fills the brain area very rapidly, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000713.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Concussion 
    ... following are emergency symptoms of a more severe head injury or concussion. Seek medical care right away if ... longer period of time or that continues (coma) Head injuries that cause a concussion often occur with injury ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000799.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Concussion in children - discharge 
    If your child had a mild head injury, it's likely no treatment was needed. But be aware that the symptoms of a head injury can show up later. The providers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000125.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Indications of head injury (image) 
    Head injury can be classified as either closed or penetrating. In closed head injury, the head sustains a blunt force by striking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8803.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Head injury (image) 
    Head injuries can range from a minor bump on the head to a devastating brain injury. Learning to recognize a serious head injury, and implementing basic first aid, can make the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19611.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Brain injury - discharge 
    ... was in the hospital for a serious brain injury. At home, it will take time for them to feel better. This article describes what to expect during their recovery and how to help them at home.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000163.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Concussion in adults - discharge 
    ... an object, or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion is usually a minor or less severe type of brain injury, which may also be called a traumatic brain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Radial head injury (image) 
    Images ... Radial dislocation may be caused by a sudden pull on a child's arm or hand. For first aid, immobilize the arm and take the child ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17259.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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