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MOUNTAIN VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
741 NE 6th St. GRANTS PASS, OR 97526 (503) 471-2701 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH HEAD INJURIES Although there is no evidence of any serious injury at this time, careful observation is required for the next 24 - 48hours. The patient should be awakened every 2 - 3 hours during the first night to observe any of the following conditions. Contact the doctor immediately if any of the following occur: 1. Bizarre behavior, disorientation, or confusion. 2. Difficulty in arousing or awakening the patient. 3. Worsening headache. 4. New or increasing stiffness of the neck. 5. Loss of vision or onset of double vision. 6. Weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, arm, or leg. 7. Loss of balance or coordination. 8. Slurred speech. 9. Vomitting. 10. Blood or clear liquid dripping from the nose. 11. Unequal size of pupils. 12. A seizure (convulsion, "fit"). Use no sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills or other drugs. Use no pain pills except those prescribed or approved by the doctor. |