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25 Treatments for Head Injury

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6	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

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Overview

If a concussion, bleeding inside the skull, or skull fracture is suspected, the patient should be kept quiet in a darkened room, with head and shoulders raised slightly on pillow or blanket. After initial emergency treatment, a team of specialists may be needed to evaluate and t...[read article]

Treatment News for Head Injury

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Tests for Head Injury

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. MRI of Head Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
3. Computed Tomography (CT) of Head A cranial CT scan of the head is a diagnostic tool used to create detailed pictures of the skull, brain, paranasal sinuses, and eye sockets. CT stands for computed ... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Ultrasound of Head and Neck Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography is a noninvasive method of analyzing blood flow in the brain. More
6. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
7. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
8. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
9. Glasgow coma testing and evaluation
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Medical Procedures for Head Injury

1. First Aid First aid is the initial basic treatment of an injured or ill person. First aid requires an observer first to evaluate the injured or ill person and then to interve... More
2. Observe for 24 Hours
3. Application of Sterile Dressing
4. Layer closure of wounds of face and ears
5. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
6. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Surgical Procedures for Head Injury

1. Control of Wound Hemorrhage
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Prescribed Medications for Head Injury

1. phenytoin(Dilantin , others...) Close PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. More
2. mannitol(Osmitrol ) MANNITOL (MAN i tawl) is a diuretic. It is used to reduce pressure and swelling around the brain and in the eyes. It is also used to prevent or treat kidney failure... More
3. pentobarbital(Nembutal , Nembutal Sodium) PENTOBARBITAL (pen toe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It is a sedative that is used to treat sleeping problems. It is used before surgery to induce sleep. It is also... More
4. nimodipine(Nimotop ) NIMODIPINE (nye MOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. This medicine is used to treat subarachnoid hemorrhage. This is a condition in which there is bleeding in... More
5. magnesium sulfate(Sulfamag )
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Over the Counter Medications for Head Injury

1. magnesium sulfate(Epsom Salt )
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Self Care for Head Injury

1. Clear Airway Airway management involves ensuring that the patient has a patent airway through which effective ventilation can take place. More
2. Application of Ice Packs Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by sl... More
3. Application of Neck Support
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