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Alternate Names : Brain Injury, Concussion - First Aid, Head Trauma

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Head Injury: Do Not

DO NOT wash a head wound that is deep or bleeding a lot.
DO NOT remove any object sticking out of a wound.
DO NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary.
DO NOT shake the person if he or she seems dazed.
DO NOT remove a person's helmet if you suspect a serious head injury.
DO NOT pick up a fallen child with any sign of head injury.
DO NOT drink alcohol within 48 hours of a serious head injury.

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Review Date : 8/21/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, MD, MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/31/2002).

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