closed head injury

DC Inst – Head Injury (CT)

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your head injury. Your CT scan did not show signs of bleeds or fractures in your head.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Peds CHI

DC, Peds

MALE CHILD:
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Your son has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for his head injury. It is possible that your son has had a minor concussion tonight. Typical symptoms after a concussion include headache, some nausea, and difficulty concentrating. If these symptoms worsen or become severe, bring your son back to the ER.

He should avoid contact contact sports, strenuous exercise, or extended computer use for the next few days, until he is feeling completely well again.

Please follow up with your son’s pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your son experiences severe headache, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, lethargy, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your son’s care.

FEMALE CHILD:
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Your daughter has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for her head injury. It is possible that your daughter has had a minor concussion tonight. Typical symptoms after a concussion include headache, some nausea, and difficulty concentrating. If these symptoms worsen or become severe, bring your daughter back to the ER.

She should avoid contact contact sports, strenuous exercise, or extended computer use for the next few days, until she is feeling completely well again.

Please follow up with your daughter’s pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your daughter experiences severe headache, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, lethargy, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your daughter’s care.