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How Can A Head Injury Be Treated?

My husband fell and cut his head open. He will not go to urgent care. He s just putting pressure on it and bleeding is slowing down. My concern is he can t remember He doesn t even remember what our plans for this evening are. He says he s fine just disoriented
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Hello,

Head injury management depends upon the symptoms, clinical severity evaluation by clinician and other parameters as radiological findings. As there is cut he requires:
• Tetanus toxoid injection
• Dressing of the local part
• BP, oxygen saturation measurement
• Transient concussion, disorientation may persist for 24 to 48 hours, beyond that CT brain recommended
• Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
• Watch for vomiting, vertigo, wound bleeding, bleeding from nose, ear, mouth, altered sensorium, convulsions then immediately take him to ER without delay

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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How Can A Head Injury Be Treated?

Hello, Head injury management depends upon the symptoms, clinical severity evaluation by clinician and other parameters as radiological findings. As there is cut he requires: • Tetanus toxoid injection • Dressing of the local part • BP, oxygen saturation measurement • Transient concussion, disorientation may persist for 24 to 48 hours, beyond that CT brain recommended • Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids • Watch for vomiting, vertigo, wound bleeding, bleeding from nose, ear, mouth, altered sensorium, convulsions then immediately take him to ER without delay Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel