Head Injury Instruction
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Seek immediate medical attention!
You or your friends must call the Health Center or your health care provider immediately if there is:
1. Increased drowsiness or unconsciousness.
2. Restlessness or convulsions (fits, seizures).
3. One pupil in the eye becoming larger or smaller than the other, or blurred vision.
4. Weakness or paralysis of either arm or leg.
5. Marked slowing of the pulse or a temperature above 102:F.
6. Vomiting or nausea.
7. Continued severe headache.
8. Blood or clear fluid dripping from the ears, nose, or mouth.
9. Stiffness of neck.
10. Blurring vision.
If you had x-rays, they will be reviewed by a radiologist. If we find anything out of the ordinary, we will alert you.
For pain or headache, take nothing stronger than Tylenol unless a health care clinician upon advises you to. If you are vomiting, avoid any oral medications. Do not drink alcoholic beverages.