HEAD INJURY

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Injury Definition

Injuries to the head.

Types of Head Injuries

Scalp injuries (cut, scrape, bruise or swelling).
Skull injury: bruises, fracture.
Concussion: brief period of confusion or loss of memory. Does not require a loss of consciousness.
Brain injuries are rare but are recognized by the presence of the following Symptoms:
(1) Difficult to awaken, or keep awake OR (2) confused thinking and talking, OR (3) slurred speech, OR (4) weakness of arms, OR (5) unsteady walking.

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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