Head injury and concussion
A guide for patients and carers
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Summary
The vast majority of people who have had a head injury will make a good recovery and continue to lead a normal life afterwards. Only a few will have problems, but for these few and their families life can become very difficult. There are services available to help affected people, either through their GP and community services or through charitable organisations, often set up by families who have been in a similar position and who therefore appreciate the problems. A list of such organisations is included at the end of this booklet.
Contents
- Introduction
- What are the main causes of head injury?
- What are the signs of a serious injury?
- What will happen at the hospital?
- Who gets admitted to hospital?
- What if the skull is fractured?
- What is concussion?
- What will happen if there is internal bleeding?
- What happens in the neurosurgical unit?
- The intensive care unit
- Coma and level of consciousness
- Recovery from a severe head injury
- Summary
- Other organisations that may be able to help
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