![]() ![]() If the person’s breathing becomes impaired due to a problem with their airway, you may need to very carefully tilt their head back (and support it) until normal breathing returns. You should monitor their airway and breathing until the arrival of an ambulance.Your role is to protect the injured person from any potential dangers at the scene.A good rule is that if the head is injured, the neck may be injured too. Any unnecessary movement may cause greater complications to the head injury itself, the spine or other associated injuries. The person should not be moved unless they are in immediate danger.Reassure the person and try to keep them calm.įirst aid when the injured person is unconscious.While examining the wound, avoid disturbing blood clots forming in the hair.Scalp injuries can bleed profusely, so control any significant blood loss from head wounds with direct pressure and a dressing.Encourage the injured person to minimise any movement of their head or neck.First aid when the injured person is conscious ![]() In cases where there is a serious head injury, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Nausea and vomiting – these are common side effects of serious head injury and should always be considered important if they persist.The person may complain of double or blurred vision. ![]()
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