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A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children. Types of head injuries include:
18 Μαΐ 2023 · This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children.
Basilar skull fracture. This is the most serious type of skull fracture. It involves a break in the bone at the base of the skull. With this type of fracture, you may have bruises around the eyes and a bruise behind the ear. You may also have clear fluid draining from the nose or ears due to a tear in part of the covering of the brain.
Head Injury in Children: How to Know If It's Minor or Serious. Almost all children bump their heads every now and then. While these injuries can be upsetting, most head injuries are minor and do not cause serious problems. In very rare cases, problems can occur after a minor bump on the head.
SUMMARY. Severe pediatric head injury has negative consequences for children of all ages. Even mild and moderate head injury results in residual impairment for school-age children and adolescents. Data are needed on the effects of these less severe insults, especially for preschoolers.
Whether it’s a toddler bumping their head while learning to walk, an elementary schooler falling off their bike or a teenager getting knocked down during a sports game, most, if not all, kids will experience a pediatric head injury at some point.
