Patient's question:
A newborn who is 20 days old was hit on the back of the head by a plastic trash can at 22:00 tonight. He immediately started crying. After being comforted for 2-3 minutes, he drank 30ml of milk. He hasn't vomited yet and is now sleeping. Is this impact likely to damage brain tissue?Doctor's answer:
If you want to know if there is any damage to the brain, you can have a brain CT scan for a thorough examination. However, CT scans involve radiation, which may cause some interference to children. After an injury, if the child does not show symptoms such as fainting, vomiting, or crying uncontrollably, it is recommended to first carefully observe the child's condition. If the child experiences fainting, confusion, or other symptoms again, please take them to the hospital for follow-up immediately. Within 24 hours of the injury, you can apply ice to the affected area. After 24 hours, you can use cold compresses.