Some signs it’s possible for you to see, and other signs you cant see.
When emergency personnel arrive, they will assess the situation and many times immobilize the accident victim.
What Do Medical Providers Look For?
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Are the eyes protruding outward or have they sunk backward into the skull?
Is there anything interfering with breathing through the nose and mouth?
Are there broken bones to the face and skull?
Signs That Occur Right After Head Trauma
Loss of consciousness and/or disorientation are common after head trauma.
Mild confusion or disorientation may also be experienced.
Loss of consciousness that lasts between one and 24 hours is often classified as a moderate brain injury.
There may be amnesia, with no memory of what happened right before or after the head trauma occurred.
Amnesia often lasts longer for these individuals, and they may never remember the events surrounding the traumatic event.
For example, damage to an area that controls vision may cause predictable changes in how someone sees.
Damage to the language area of the brain can result in difficulty speaking.
This is called brain plasticity.
Getting medical help as soon as possible after a head trauma improves long-term outcomes.
Remember, any time you suspect head, neck, or spine trauma you should probably call 911.
It’s always best to err on the side of caution.
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