“Photos were taken by @alvingagui because I was asking for constant updates while on the road… Sharing what I researched (source: choosingwisely.org)
The accidents listed below are more likely to cause serious head injuries:
A motor vehicle accident
Falling from three or more feet off the ground – (Bimb was walking & slipped, slamming his head on the tile flooring)
Falling down five or more stairs
Falling off a bicycle without a helmet
The symptoms listed below may be signs of serious injury:
Becoming unconscious
Tingling on one side of the body
Being dizzy or losing balance – (he complained of this)
Loss of vision or hearing
A headache that gets worse – Bimb felt this at 3 PM, 2 hours after his fall
Being very sleepy or irritable – and he said he was feeling sleepy
What to expect if a CT scan is needed.
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