Head Injury
Head injury treatment services
The human brain is the single most important organ of the body. Neither can it be replaced, nor can individuals function properly with a compromised brain. One of the most frequent reasons behind emergency hospital visits is trauma or injury to the brain. We are equipped with the best in class infrastructure and medical team to deal with the crisis.
Who is at Risk?
Any and every one is at risk for head injury. However the elevated risk prone individuals are those who are engaged in high contact sports or business. This includes sports persons, site workers, defense, law and order personnel. Among systemic causes of injury are those with existing co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and history of cerebrovascular accidents.
Signs and Symptoms
Look for sudden change in behavior that cannot be explained. A typical example is change to walking, talking or motion patterns. Droopy face, incoherent speech or excessive headaches that cannot be explained. Sometimes there may be accompanying nausea and/ or vision changes.
What to do at Home?
The first thing to do is to prepare for an emergency visit immediately. While in transit, assist the patient to maintain the vitals – oxygen for labored breathing, cradling to head to ease some pressure are some first aid measures for brain injuries & immobilization for spine injury immobilization of spine injury
