A recent actress suffered an epidural hematoma, a type of head injury that results in bleeding and compressing brain tissue. Morgan, a young girl, was saved when her parents watched her symptoms closely and reacted quickly. Morgan received medical treatment that cleared her hematoma and saved her brain. Watch the video to see her story:
Learn the signs of a serious head injury. Sometimes a concussion doesn't even look like a serious problem. You don't have to lose consciousness to have a life-threatening emergency.
In addition to loss of consciousness, bleeding, broken bones, and other outwardly apparent signs of trauma, Get immediate medical care if someone suffers a "bump on the head" and then develops:
* Impaired hearing, smell, taste or vision
* Headaches
* Stiff neck
* Vomiting
* Sudden drowsiness
* Starts behaving oddly or seems to be acting "unlike themselves"
If you suspect a closed head injury, apply first aid and get medical help immediately!
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Signs of closed head injury: hematoma survival story and signs to watch
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Hand and Wrist Pain from Work deserve this 1 easy natural relief remedy
If your work is causing chronic pain in your hands and wrists, you might overlook some simple first aid steps. They could provide great relief, whether your pain just started or is ongoing.
There is one modified self-care step that you should do immediately after work. (You can do it before or during work, too, for more relief). Read this article to discover this 1 step you should be taking:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Your-Hands-and-Wrists-Ache-From-Work?-To-Relieve-Pain-and-Revive,-Do-This-Immediately-After-Work&id=1871166
To grab your free copy of the '10-Day Support & Coaching Guide to Pain Relief', hop on over to www.PainFreeU.com and get yours. You'll get daily videos and articles, conveniently delivered to your inbox!
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