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… of bleeding may be alarming, many times the injury is not severe and the bleeding will … or exposed brain. The injury involves the eye. A cut is deep enough to pierce the skull. … cloth, apply another one without lifting the first. If moderate to severe bleeding has not …
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… emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you … emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you …
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… No Head injury How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain …
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… the spine , especially the neck, must be considered when there has been a head injury. Be … from the ears or nose. Bruising under the eyes or behind the ears. Drooping of the face. … A difference in the size of the pupils of the eyes. New vision problems. Other symptoms …
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… treatments such as roomier footwear, exercises, and pain medicine have not helped, … treatments such as roomier footwear, exercises, and pain medicine have not helped, …
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… people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out … you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health care provider if the treatments are not …
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… wound will not become irritated or dirty. Treating large, deep, or very dirty wounds You … the cut stays open. Sometimes a wound with a high risk of infection won't be stitched until … the cut stays open. Sometimes a wound with a high risk of infection won't be stitched until …
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… eye. If you need to press on the neck or throat area to stop bleeding, be careful. … eye. If you need to press on the neck or throat area to stop bleeding, be careful. …
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… seconds. If the upsetting thought comes back during that time, shout "Stop!" again. Instead … seconds. If the upsetting thought comes back during that time, shout "Stop!" again. Instead …
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Overview In the following situations, do not try to remove an object from the wound. Seek medical treatment immediately. Do not remove an object that has punctured and penetrated the eyeball. Note: …
