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Check
the person overnight
Check the person for 24 hours
The
person should be with a responsible adult during this time and SHOULD
NOT BE LEFT ALONE.
Wake
the person up every 2 hours during sleep. Sleep is not dangerous,
but make sure that the person is sleeping and not in a coma.
Rest.
Do
NOT drive or operate machinery until you are well.
Tylenol
® (acetaminophen) plain or extra strength may be taken for headache,
1-2 tablets every 4 hours. Aspirin® is NOT used (because it
increases bleeding), but Tylenol® is safe. Other stronger painkillers
may hide the signs or the effects of a head injury.
Headache
and nausea after a minor head injury are common.
Go
to an Emergency Department immediately if any of the following happens:
