Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Treatment for head trauma varies widely depending on the severity and location of the injury.
For minor head trauma, the physician will likely numb and clean any cuts and search for any foreign objects in the affected area. If necessary, any cuts will be closed with stitches, staples, or a special kind of glue. The patient will likely be given a pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®), and prescribed bed rest, ice for any swelling, and fluids.
Severe head trauma will require observation and tests. Internal injury can cause pressure in the skull, which can be very dangerous and even cause death. The physician will probe to check for such pressure. Surgery may be needed in such a case.
Seizures may result and will be treated accordingly.
The physician may give a tetanus shot if there is a wound that is dirty or deep, if the previous shot was more than 5 years ago. If infection occurs at the wound site, antibiotics will be given.
When to Seek Medical Care
