Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have symptoms of a concussion?
See significance of symptoms of a concussion if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has your child had changes in his or her behavior for longer than 24 hours after a head injury?
Yes Has your child been unable to talk or had trouble talking for longer than 24 hours after a head injury?
Yes Has your child been very sleepy, fussy, or irritable for longer than 24 hours after a head injury?
Yes Has your child had unsteadiness for longer than 24 hours after a head injury that makes it hard for him or her to stand or walk?
You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have any symptoms that did not develop until 2 weeks after a head injury?
Yes Has your child had symptoms for longer than 2 weeks after a head injury?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: July 12, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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