Serious blows to the head, unconsciousness, or signs of lethargy should be handled with an immediate trip to the closest emergency room. Most head injuries are minor and do not require that the person be hospitalized. However, seek emergency medical care if any of the following symptoms are apparent. Fortunately, most childhood falls or blows to the head result in injury to the scalp only, which is usually more frightening than threatening. The signs and symptoms of a head injury may occur immediately or develop slowly over several hours.
Most head injuries are minor.
The skull provides the brain with considerable protection form injury. Hospital emergency departments report a four-fold rise in accidents involving the toys so far this year. Copyright 2000 KinderStart. Inc. All rights reserved.