At the end of this lesson you should understand:
You will be required to demonstrate how to manage a head injury at your assessment.
You must click the "COMPLETE" button below to move on to the next module.
This information can be found in a number of different places including the text below. The slides and videos above and in your online manual found on the quiz page or in the Manual Library on the home page. It is important that you use all these resources to ensure you have a full understanding of this lesson.
Every day ninety New Zealanders sustain a brain injury.
Head injuries should all be treated seriously.
Like spinal injury, it is important to obtain a history of events that led up to the injury.
Where the person’s level of consciousness is lowered place them on their side in a supported position.
Always consider the possibility of other injuries being present.
The person injured should be advised against driving for 24 hours and no alcohol should be consumed for 48 hours following injury.
They should also be advised to avoid taking aspirin for the next 4 days.
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