What do you do if a person has a head injury?

What do you do if a person has a head injury?

• A. Elevate the head
• B. Tilt the head back and forth
• C. Shake to test responsiveness
• D. Move the person frequently to check for movement

Answer: (A)

When a head injury occurs, the priority is to keep the airway clear and minimize further harm. Elevating the head helps reduce intracranial pressure and makes breathing easier if nausea or vomiting occurs, so place the head and neck in a supported, neutral position with the head slightly raised. Avoid moving the neck or twisting the head, and don’t shake the person or test responsiveness by jarring them. Don’t move the person around repeatedly. After elevating, call for emergency help and monitor breathing and consciousness until help arrives.

When a head injury occurs, the priority is to keep the airway clear and minimize further harm. Elevating the head helps reduce intracranial pressure and makes breathing easier if nausea or vomiting occurs, so place the head and neck in a supported, neutral position with the head slightly raised. Avoid moving the neck or twisting the head, and don’t shake the person or test responsiveness by jarring them. Don’t move the person around repeatedly. After elevating, call for emergency help and monitor breathing and consciousness until help arrives.