Kansas City Accident - Head Trauma Victim Tips

Boxers, and many professional athletes, sign up for instances where head trauma may occur. The rest of us...not so much! Depending on the seriousness of the trauma, even in sports, most of following quick tips are used where head trauma has occurred: 

• Call 911. Let the dispatcher know that you need assistance and that head trauma has occurred. 
• Keep the person still. Until medical professionals arrive, keep the injured party quite and lying down, with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Don't move the person unless necessary, and avoid moving their neck. Don't remove a helmet if worn by the injured party.
• Stop any bleeding. Apply firm pressure to the wound with sterile gauze or clean cloth. If there may be skull fracture, don't use direct pressure on the wound.
• Watch for changes. If you notice changes in breathing or alertness take action. If the injured party shows decreased signs of circulation (i.e., lack of breathing, coughing or movement) begin CPR right away. Call back 911 for guidance, if necessary. 

Head trauma can range from mild to extreme. You should treat all head trauma instances as serious as they are. If you, or a loved one, suffer head trauma in Kansas City, because of the negligence of another (ex. car accident), call us today @ 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM. We offer free consultations and we don't get paid until you do.