Hopefully, these fictitious cases will help you evaluate head injuries you may encounter in your own children. She cries immediately, and tries to get up within a few seconds. After crying vigorously for a few minutes, Stephanie begins sucking her thumb and wants to to go to sleep. If Stephanie did not lose consciousness right after the fall, has good color, and is breathing normally, she probably has not suffered any serious injury. It would be all right to allow her a short nap.
Drowsiness is quite common after a painful injury, especially a bump on the head.
The child's behavior immediately after a head injury is important. Let her sleep if she wants to, as long as she looks like her usual self. Make sure to awaken her for a quick check after 20 or 30 minutes. THE HEAD Justin's coach insists his Little League players wear protective helmets during the game. It was after the game that Justin walked into a full swing of the bat by one of his teammates.