BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Accidental bumps to the head are one of the most common injuries among infants and toddlers.
The height from which a baby falls is correlated to the severity of injury, so if your child fell from a higher distance (such as from a crib or countertop) they’re at a greater risk of serious injury.
The height from which a baby falls is correlated to the severity of injury, so if your child fell from a higher distance (such as from a crib or countertop) they’re at a greater risk of serious injury.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show you what to look for if your baby has a head injury and what to do.
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 be aware of the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, (concussions) which usually present within 24 to 48 hours of the accident.
If a baby is showing any of these symptoms after experiencing an injury to their head, take them to the nearest emergency room immediately:
If a baby is showing any of these symptoms after experiencing an injury to their head, take them to the nearest emergency room immediately:
- Uncontrolled bleeding from a cut
- A dent or bulging soft spot on the skull
- Excessive bruising and/or swelling
- Vomiting more than once
- Unusual sleepiness and/or difficulty staying alert
- Loss of consciousness or not responding to voice/touch
- Blood or fluid draining from the nose or ears
- A suspected neck/spinal cord injury
- A seizure.
- Trouble breathing.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat a headache.