Children are more likely to sustain a minor head injury because theyre very active. Send by email view as pdf send by post a mild head injury, also known as concussion, means that the brain has had a slight jolt and will need time to recover. But when anna aged 21, and from sheffield, was hit by a car and sustained a traumatic brain injury in december 2015, the hidden longterm effects of. You, me, and brain injury you, me, and brain injury is our 2018 awareness campaign. If you follow this advice you should get better more quickly and it may help any. Minor head injury do not return to sport until all symptoms have gone. From 14th to 20th may 2018 a series of five very personal films will highlight the experiences of a number of our clients whos lives have been impacted by a brain injury or stroke. At this time there is no suggestion that there is a serious injury. People with a head injury have a ct scan of their head within 8hours of the injury happening if. While unlikely, there is a small risk of developing complications, so if you experience any of the following symptoms in the next few days you should return to the emergency department as soon as possible. This guideline covers the assessment and early management of head injury in children, young people and adults. Advice after your childs head injury information for parents and carers. Under the auspices of headway the brain injury association, the charity supplies information on headbrain injury and runs a telephone advice line.
Sira08051 0216 state insurance regulatory authority motor accidents insurance regulation, level 25, 580 george street, sydney nsw 2000 general phone enquiries 0 7 1. Suggested written discharge advice card for patients aged over 16 years who have sustained a head injury. This booklet provides information on head injury and concussion in adults. We would also recommend reading head injury a practical guide by trevor powell which is very userfriendly and provides a great deal of information, reassurance and advice. Suggested written discharge advice card for patients aged. We think that it is alright for you to leave hospital. This booklet has been written primarily for the families and carers of people who have had a brain injury.
A practical guide by trevor powell the brain injury workbook. There is lots more information on brain injuries on the headway uk website. However, sometimes a knock to the head can cause damage to the brain or to a blood vessel next to the. Suggested written discharge advice card for patients aged over 16 years who have sustained a head injury we think that it is alright for you to leave hospital now.
After any suspected concussion, it is important to get your doctors advice on the. Do do make sure you are within easy reach of a telephone and medical help in the next few days. The charity headway has a leaflet on minor head injury and concussion pdf, 303kb that. You do not usually need to go to hospital and should make a full recovery within 2 weeks. Your child has just had a head injury that has been assessed as not requiring admission. After a brain injury some parts of the brain might not work as well as they used to, or. Head injury sites brain and head injury advice and. See our booklet minor head injury and concussion pdf for more details, and our factsheet minor head injury discharge advice pdf for important information after sustaining a head injury.
It is important to avoid another head injury before fully recovering from the. Dial 111 for advice on medical queries that are not a. Head injury advice for adults dos and donts there are a number of other activities that you should and shouldnt do in the next few days and weeks. It is a type of mild traumatic brain injury mtbi where the person is usually.
Some extra advice for the patient to help you get well. Emergency department advice after your childs head injury. Other head injury information which may be provided to you. The charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Minor head injury discharge advice adults on returning home it is important that, if possible, you are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Minor head injury and concussion headway the brain. Headway uk 0808 800 2244 uk headway do not deal with medical enquiries. Headway the brain injury association, 0808 800 2244,uk. Everyone reacts and responds in a different way to their injury as no two peoples injuries or circumstances are identical. The family guide to brain injury advice for leaving hospital tips for managing the effects of a brain injury where to get further information and support ways to help children and teenagers adjust to a brain injury in the family practical suggestions ways to look after yourself. Emergency department head injury and minor injury unit.
Your doctor or nurse practitioner has examined your child and is happy for them to go home. However, most of these deaths are among people with a moderate or severe head injury, rather than a minor head injury. Minor head injury discharge advice pdf, 656kb about brain injury. Do have plenty of rest and avoid stressful and noisy situations. On returning home it is important that, if possible, you are accompanied by a responsible adult. The most common type of minor head injury is concus. Following the injury, if the person is conscious awake, and there is no deep cut or severe head damage, it is unusual for there to be any brain damage. Call nhs 111 for advice if youre not sure if you need medical help. Exercises for cognitive rehabilitation by trevor powell and kit malia. Headway the brain injury association offer practical and emotional support. While unlikely, there is a small risk of developing complications. Discharge advice for adults following a head injury dorset county. Dont allow your child to return to school until you feel that they have completely recovered.
Discharge advice for adults following a head injury. If you do not need to go to hospital, you can usually look after yourself or your child at. Do have plenty of rest and avoid stressful situations. Concussion, often also referred to as a minor head injury or minor traumatic brain injury mtbi is a temporary disturbance in the brains functioning as a result of a blow to the head.
For further support and advice about head injuries, contact. A head injury is an injury to the brain, skull, or scalp. If you have concerns about your child and need to speak with a professional. Headway ireland provides services and support for people affected by acquired brain injury in ireland. The most common causes of head injuries are falls, assaults, and road traffic collisions. Headway the brain injury association broad house 190 bagnall road old basford nottingham ng6 8sf. Minor head injury and concussion this ebooklet is an adaptation, created in july 2018, of the headway print bookletminor head injury and concussion and may contain minor updates to the original version. We provide a wide range of advice and information relating to life after acquired brain injury. Minor head injury and knocks to the head are common and it is normal to have a mild headache. Minor head injuries may bleed a lot, while some major injuries don. Every persons injury is unique, so they will experience any number of the symptoms, which can range from mild to. Find head injury sites offering information and resources listed in this area of the ableize disability directory including diagnosis, counselling, research and treatment details.
Following this advice will help you to recover from your head injury more quickly, and it may stop some of the symptoms from happening. It is common to have mild headaches, dizziness, nausea, or slight sleepiness. It gives advice on setting up an activity programme at home in order to help someone to redevelop lost skills after brain injury. Further information about brain injury and headway services can be found at. Discharge for home observation with head injury advice sheet at 4 hours post injury if clinically improving with either no risk factors indicating need for ct scan or normal ct scan if performed. Minor head injury discharge advice with disclaimer readonly. Our team of headway professional advisers are able to advise clients however occasionally we are required to signpost to other organisations. He was taken to the emergency department, diagnosed with concussion, and discharged with head injury advice. Teaching of the assessment of head and brain injury in uk.
The symptoms and effects of head injury can vary widely, depending on the level of injury. About head brain injury brainhead injury affects the whole family. Information and advice about head injuries and concussion. Minor head injury discharge advice with disclaimer headway brain. Many people may continue to need observation into the following day after a head. Headway ayrshire about head injury headway ayrshire. Head injury develops difficulty speaking or understanding what you are saying. Try not to leave your child alone at home for the first 48 hours after a. Consultant in brain injury rehabilitation the dorset brain injury service tel. The effects of a brain injury can be wide ranging, and depend on a number of factors such as the type, location and severity of injury. Concussion mild traumatic brain injury, mtbi headway ireland.
All too often families become isolated and feel that no one really understands what they are going through. Advice for adult patients with a head injury university hospital ayr telephone. Consider hospital admission and consult regional neurosurgical service if abnormal ct scan. Adapted from mild head injury discharge advice by dr duncan reed 2007, director of trauma, gosford hospital. Headway is a charity that provides support to patients who have suffered a brain injury and have continuing problems.
They can help improve symptoms and promote recovery. While unlikely, there is a small risk of developing complications, so if you experience any of the following symptoms in the next few days or weeks you should return to the emergency department immediately. Following your childs recent head injury and assessmentadmission in hospital, the doctor andor nurse practitioner has examined your child and they are now ready for discharge home. How do i explain to my friends and family these are just some of the worries. The information in this brochure is intended for children who were well before the injury act normally after the injury have no cuts on the head or face this is called a closed head injury. There is a branch of the national head injury association, headway in poole.
This can be from an object such as a ball striking the head, or from two players knocking into one another. Headway black country can supply copies of the booklets and the factsheets to brain injury survivors and the families and carers. Eye movement problems following stroke or head injury information for patients ophthalmology. Eye movement problems following stroke or head injury. More information on head injury the following guidance advice was used to develop this quality standard. We have checked your symptoms and you seem well on the road to recovery. Head injuries are very common and the majority of people have no concerning features or problems. The wide range of emotions you can experience when the diagnosis is made can create feelings of confusion, anger and loneliness. Head injury advice for adults tameside and glossop.
When you get your child home it is very unlikely that they will have any further problems. Mild head injury, also known as concussion, means that the brain has had a mild injury and will need time to recover. Minor head injury and knocks to the head are common, particularly in children. This is because your reaction times and thinking will often be slower, putting you at risk of further injury. Headway derby is a stepping stone providing a safe and nurturing environment to help build the confidence and independence of brain injured people mandy pepper, nhs head injury team appropriate rehabilitation for brain injured people information and advice activities to promote healthy living. We include some advice at the end for children who may need someone to talk to.