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Injuries to children
Posted on August 28, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Most head injuries to children are often minor and external but on rare occasions a head injury can cause bruising or bleeding in the brain. This type of traumatic brain injury or TBI requires immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of moderate or severe head injuries are:
- unconsciousness or unresponsiveness
- blood or clear fluid running from the ear or nose
- changes in behavior such as lethargy, aggravation or sleepiness
- dizziness
- seizures
- vomiting up to three times or even several hours after the injury
- a severe or worsening headache as time goes on
What to do after a TBI:
- Call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to move a child that is unconscious
- Perform CPR if the child is not breathing
- Call the doctor if the child's injury appears minor or if the child does not stop crying
How to prevent traumatic brain injuries:
- Child proof your home - "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!"
- Avoid using child or infant walkers
Make sure your children use the proper head gear when playing sports such as biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading.
At the Personal Injury Law offices of Ronald S. Todd, we know how difficult injuries to children are - especially children with a traumatic brain injury or children with spinal cord damage from a car accident, falls from heights or even faulty playground equipment.
Contact Personal Injury Attorney Ronald Todd at (317) 375-7718 or visit us on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today. Consultations are free and we offer convenient nights and weekend appointments as well.
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