Patient's question:
My baby is five and a half months old. Accidentally, he rolled off a bed over 70 centimeters and hit his head. I don't know if he's scared?Doctor's answer:
Some cases of intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral edema may not show obvious symptoms until several hours or even 1 to 2 days after a head collision. Parents should not be complacent if they visit the hospital immediately after the collision and find no problems, as they need to carefully observe the child for 48 hours. Do not let the child engage in strenuous exercise. Generally, wake the child up twice at midnight (12:00 AM) and 4:00 AM. Wake the child to the point where they can clearly speak and walk, and observe whether both pupils are the same size. However, it may be difficult to observe this in children with low cooperation. You can sleep next to the child to monitor their breathing and sleep patterns. If any abnormalities are noticed, wake the child to confirm whether there is any loss of consciousness.Additionally, avoid eating for the first six hours after a head injury, and at most, only drink plain water. If nausea and vomiting persist after six hours, continue to avoid eating. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.