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Head Trauma (Injury)

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Persisting neurological symptoms (see SYMPTOMS) Seizure (convulsion) occurred Unconscious for more than 1 minute Neck pain occurring after head injury Penetrating head injury (e.g., knife, gun shot wound, metal object) Major bleeding (actively bleeding or spurting) that can't be stopped FIRST AID for Bleeding: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth, for 10 minutes by the clock, to the entire wound
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Neurological Symptom (as defined above) and now fine Knocked unconscious for less than 1 minute Blurred vision persists longer than 5 minutes Severe headache Can't remember what happened (amnesia) Vomiting Watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear Bleeding that won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches Large swelling Large dent in scalp Severe force or speed involved (e.g., auto accident, fall from great height, blows from hard ball or club) You are taking the blood thinner coumadin or have a history of a bleeding disorder Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Headache persists longer than 3 days
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Minor head injury and you don't think you need to be seen