頭を守り脳外傷を防ぐ
Protect The Head And Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury
Many of the patients I treat may not know the symptoms they experience are signs of brain trauma:
- Swelling at the site of the injury
- Change in consciousness, confusion or unusual behavior
- Severe headache
- Convulsions
- Stiff neck or vomiting
- Low breathing rate and drowsiness
- Fluid draining from the nose, mouth or ears
- Inability to move one or more limbs
I always stress that acting fast is key when someone suffers a brain injury. The sooner someone with brain trauma receives medical attention, the better chance they have for recovery.
I see all kinds of head injuries caused by various types of accidents. Most of the injuries I treat could have been prevented. People can significantly reduce their chances of developing brain trauma by taking the necessary safety precautions:
- Always wear a helmet or safety cap when playing sports or participating in an activity that has potential to cause head injury;
- Always wear a seat belt when operating or riding in a motor vehicle;
- When driving, always make sure children are seated in age-appropriate car seats that are installed properly; and
- Avoid direct head-to-head contact when participating in any athletic sport.
