Patient/caregiver was educated that the signs and symptoms of head injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury suffered. Also, some symptoms can appear during immediate 24 – 48 hours after injury and some symptoms can also appear in a few weeks after injury. The symptoms can progressively improve or worsen based on the impact of injury. Moderate to severe head injury can result in the following signs & symptoms: Bleeding: Depending on the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated that the signs and symptoms of head injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury suffered. Also, some symptoms can appear during immediate 24 – 48 hours after injury and some symptoms can also appear in a few weeks after injury. The symptoms can progressively improve or worsen based on the impact of injury. Moderate to severe head injury can result in the following signs & symptoms: Speech difficulty: Moderate to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated that the signs and symptoms of head injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury suffered. Also, some symptoms can appear during immediate 24 – 48 hours after injury and some symptoms can also appear in a few weeks after injury. The symptoms can progressively improve or worsen based on the impact of injury. Moderate to severe head injury can result in the following signs & symptoms: Bruising and swelling: The [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated that the signs and symptoms of head injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury suffered. Mild head injury can result in the following signs & symptoms: Bruising and swelling: The site of injury can be bruised & inflamed with swelling and the individual can present with a bump on the head. Pain: Mild head injury can result in inflammation at the site of injury and result in pain. Bleeding: Depending [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated that falls & accidents in seniors could result from one or many of the following reasons: Dehydration: Compliance with recommended fluid intake is needed to prevent dehydration. Sensitivity to thirst decreases progressively, as age advances. Consequently, senior citizens can often present with poor fluid intake and consequent symptoms of dry mouth, dry skin, low blood pressure, confusion, and dizziness. The confusion and dizziness can contribute heavily to fall risk. Hypotension: Poor blood [...]