b'Chapter hapterModerate Head InjuryHow to RecogniseHas lost consciousness for less than 30 seconds.Is alert/orientated and responds to your voice.Has vomited once or twice.Has a headache.Has had a brief seizure immediately after sustaining the injury.Has a large bruise/lump or cut on the head.How to ManageApply DRSABCD.Call Ambulance 000.Check and control any bleeding.Comfort the child with head and shoulders raised.Be aware there may be the possibility of a spinal injury.Check for any other injuries.Rest and reassure. Closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance.The child should be monitored in hospital for a minimum of 4 hours after sustaining a moderate head injury.Severe Head Injury How to RecogniseLost consciousness for more than 30 seconds.Loss of memory, particularly of the actual incident.Is drowsy, confused and does not respond to your voice.Agitation, irritability, aggression, very abnormal behaviour.Severe fatigue.Weakness in the arms and legs.Blue or black discolouration and swelling becoming apparent under and around the eyes.Continuous, ongoing vomiting episodes.An embedded object in their head.A second seizure.Unequal pupil size.Common Illness and Ailments 223'