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Kids Health Information : Head injury – general advice

Head injury – general advice. Children often bump or bang their heads, and it can be difficult to tell whether an injury is serious or not. ... Any knock to the head is considered a head injury. Head injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe.

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Trauma;Emergency Care

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/head_injury/

Concussion and mild head injury factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Concussion and mild head injury factsheet. A concussion is an injury caused by sudden strong brain movement against the skull, like being hit in the head or falling. ... Signs and symptoms of concussion may not show up for 24-48 hours after the head

Patient fact sheet | Sydney Children's Hospital Network

Trauma;Emergency Care

https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/concussion-and-mild-head-injury-factsheet

Head injury – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland

Children sustaining head injuries at the more severe end of the head injury spectrum are usually readily identifiable and this should prompt immediate (and concurrent) intervention, investigation and referral for definitive ... Seizure after head injury

Guideline | Children's Health Queensland

Surgery and Anaesthetics;Respiratory;Trauma;Orthopaedics;Neurology;Emergency Care;Intensive Care

https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/for-health-professionals/queensland-paediatric-emergency-care-qpec/queensland-paediatric-clinical-guidelines/head-injury

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Antimicrobial guidelines

5. With shunt infection, post-neurosurgery, head trauma or CSF leak. As for over 2 months of age plus S. ... Immunocompromised patient. Cat bites. Check tetanus immunisation status. If severe, penetrating injuries, esp.

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Nephrology;Neonatology;Allergy and Immunology;Trauma;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Antimicrobial_guidelines/

Kids Health Information : Head injury – return to school and sport

For moderate or severe head injuries, follow your doctor’s advice for returning your child to their normal activities. ... This increases their chance of sustaining another head injury. Developed by The Royal Children's Hospital Emergency, Neurosurgery

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Trauma;Emergency Care;Child Development and Behaviour

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Head_injury_return_to_school_and_sport/

Abusive head trauma factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Abusive head trauma factsheet. Abusive head injury, or non-accidental brain injury, happens when a baby or child is shaken or hit on purpose. ... Abusive head trauma is a head, neck or brain injury that happens when a baby is shaken or hit on purpose.

Patient fact sheet | Sydney Children's Hospital Network

Trauma;Emergency Care;Child Protection

https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/abusive-head-trauma-factsheet

Kids Health Information : Safety: Preventing falls

Many falls are not serious and may simply result in a bump or bruise, others may result in fractures, cuts or head injuries. ... Falls are a common cause of injuries and may result in fractures, cuts or head injuries.

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Trauma;Emergency Care

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Preventing_falls/

Kids Health Information : Safety: Quad bikes

Most children who die from quad bike-related injuries suffer catastrophic head injuries or are suffocated from the weight of the quad bike. ... Severe injuries commonly seen in quad bike incidents include:. Head, chest and abdominal injuries from being

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Emergency Care

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Quad_bikes/

Kids Health Information : Mouth injuries and dislodged teeth

Take your child to a dentist or hospital immediately. Kids Health Info fact sheet: Head injury – general advice. ... Teething gel is not likely to be effective enough as pain relief for a mouth injury.

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Pain;Respiratory;Emergency Care

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Mouth_injuries_and_dislodged_teeth/

Kids Health Information : Acquired brain injury (ABI)

communication (e.g. problems expressing themselves or understanding other people). Call an ambulance for any child who has had a head injury involving a change in their level of consciousness ... Focal injuries usually happen after a direct blow to the

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Trauma;Emergency Care;Child Development and Behaviour

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Acquired_Brain_Injury_ABI/