Patient's question:
5-year-10-month-old boy fell down from a 1.2-meter slide.Gender: Male
Age: 2 years 10 months
My 2-year-10-month-old son fell down from a 1.2-meter slide at kindergarten yesterday afternoon while playing. The ground was covered with foam carpet. I was afraid he might not be able to move after the fall. According to the teacher, he fell sideways to the left, first landing on his left buttock, then falling over. After the fall, he cried for 5 minutes. The teacher picked him up to comfort him, and he stopped crying. Then he started playing again. Later, he ate a bag of soda biscuits and resumed playing with focus. He didn’t show any signs of dizziness or discomfort afterward, nor did he vomit.
In this situation, could he have a concussion or might he experience other issues? Could he have a concussion or might he experience other issues?
What kind of help is needed: Could he have a concussion or might he experience other issues? How long should we carefully observe to put these concerns to rest?
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, when a child falls from a height, the main concern is the fear of hitting the head and causing intracranial bleeding. Other issues like concussions are absolutely not dangerous. The main thing is to carefully observe whether the child has repeated vomiting or appears lethargic. Careful observation for two or three days is sufficient. The above advice is for the question "A 2-year-10-month-old boy fell down a 1-meter slide," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!