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Bicycle helmet - proper usage	Concussion	Head injury	Indications of head injury
Intracerebellar hemorrhage - CT scan

Over-the-counter pain medicine (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen) may be used for a mild headache. DO NOT take aspirin, because it can increase the risk of bleeding.

• DO NOT wash a head wound that is deep or bleeding a lot.
• DO NOT remove any object sticking out of a wound.
• DO NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary.
• DO NOT shake the person if he or she seems dazed.
• DO NOT remove a helmet if you suspect a serious head injury.
• DO NOT pick up a fallen child with any sign of head injury.
• DO NOT drink alcohol within 48 hours of a serious head injury.

Call 911 if:

• There is severe head or facial bleeding.
• The person is confused, drowsy, lethargic, or unconscious.
• The person stops breathing.
• You suspect a serious head or neck injury or the person develops any symptoms of a serious head injury.

Review Date: 01/08/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.