BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Most head injuries are not serious. You do not usually need to go to hospital and should make a full recovery within 2 weeks.
This done by applying a cold pack to the area can help to reduce swelling. A person can also take paracetamol but should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Head injuries can, however, be very serious.
This done by applying a cold pack to the area can help to reduce swelling. A person can also take paracetamol but should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Head injuries can, however, be very serious.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show symptoms and signs of a head injury, and gives advice on what to do if someone has suffered a head injury. All head injuries are potentially serious because they can damage the brain and make someone become unresponsive. The severity of a head injury depends on how someone hit their head and how hard the impact was.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
It is important to look for the following:
- Been knocked out and has not woken up.
- Difficulty staying awake or keeping their eyes open.
- A fit (seizure).
- Problems with their vision.
- Clear fluid coming from their ears or nose.
- Bleeding from their ears or bruising behind their ears.
- Numbness or weakness in part of their body.
- Problems with walking, balance, understanding, speaking or writing.
- Hit their head in a serious accident, such as a car crash.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat a baby with a head injury.