Overview Generally defined, a concussion is a more short-term disturbance that is created in the brain whenever someone suffers a head injury. Concussions can generally cause the following issues: Headaches, dizziness, and/or confusion Losing consciousness for no more than half an hour or even no loss of consciousness Amnesia, or loss of memory, that lasts …
Overview A fracture occurs whenever a bone either cracks or breaks. In fact, jaw fractures are considered to be the third most common of all facial fractures alongside cheekbones and noses. There are all sorts of issues that can cause this, including the following: Accidental falls Hitting the dashboard after an auto accident Falling from …
In order to further understand what a closed head injury is, let us a look at this example. Consider yourself buying a carton of eggs at your local supermarket. It is highly likely for you to open the box to check the shells for any cracks. We may then assume that because the shells are …
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[ditty_news_ticker id=”474″] Helmets are intended to protect the face, head, neck and spine and prevent possible injuries due to motorcycle accidents and many sporting events. However, in case of an accident, you may need to remove the helmet in order to administer first aid or initiate resuscitation efforts. When removing the helmet, the head and …
