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Head Injuries: Concussion and First Aid

Learn about concussion symptoms and treatment, as well as first aid for shock, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and dehydration. Recognize signs and provide proper care. Make preparations for interactive tests for a better understanding of these conditions.

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Head Injuries: Concussion and First Aid

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  1. Concussion a mild brain injury • Symptoms include: • Confusion • Anything that makes the brain bounce around and against the side of the skull can cause a concussion. For example: • A blow or jolt to the head • Severe jarring or shaking • Abruptly coming to a stop • Loss of memory about the accident • Low-grade headaches or neck pain • Nausea

  2. Rest interactive test How to treat Observation by a Responsible Adult – someone to awaken you every few hours as advised by your doctor.

  3. Weak or rapid pulse Dizziness Rapid or shallow breathing Cold and clammy pale skin What is shock? Reduced blood flow in the body Symptoms

  4. How to Treat Lay casualty on their back Raise the legs up by 12 inches Loosen tight clothing Keep the casualty warm

  5. How to Treat

  6. What is hypothermia? Body Temperature falls below 35 C

  7. Tireness Slurred Speech Clumsiness Collapse Signs

  8. Treatment • Wrap in warm clothes or blankets • Reheat from the core using warm (not hot) drinks • Get casualty to a doctor Test

  9. What is heat exhaustion? Fluids and salts lost due to sweating Higher than normal temp

  10. Signs • Dry mouth • Fatigue, weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Nausea, sometimes vomiting

  11. Treatment • Move to a cool place indoors or in the shade. • Loosen clothing. • Take fluids such as cool or cold water. or drink sport drinks such as PowerAde. • Have salty foods. • Lie down in a cool, breezy place.

  12. What is heatstroke? The bodys cooling system fails Very high temperature

  13. Test

  14. Signs • Very high temperature (39 degrees c or higher) • No sweating • Deep breathing and fast pulse • Dilated pupils • Confusion, delirium, hallucinations • Loss of consciousness

  15. Treatment • Drinking sips of water slowly • Wrap in cold, wet sheet • Ice packs under neck and armpits • See a doctor

  16. For interactive test press here

  17. What is dehydration? Loss of fluid and blood salts

  18. Signs • Tiredness • Nausea • Dizziness

  19. Treatment Drink enough liquid to replace the fluids you have lost Drinking sips of water slowly

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