[forelander]

Queensland health system ftl. Glad he's ok.

[s7eve]

Originally Posted by guitarplayerone

Sorry to hear about the little dude. Take him asap, best not to take chances, even if it turns out to be nothing....

She is absolutely right though. Additionally, check with some light source (even a regular flashlight will do) to make sure that his pupils are both the same size, as this is a dead giveaway.

Alsp not a doctor, but Im premed/first aid certified.

Originally Posted by s7eve

Update:

Just before my last post I had rang the local doctor asking the same that I asked here and was told to bring him in immediately. We just returned.

The doctor examined him, he checked his reflexes, his pupils, the normal concussion stuff and reported that he is displaying no neurological abnormalities. I asked the doctor if I should take him to the hospital and he said no. He said the first 24 hours are critical and that I must continue to monitor him he said if he shows any more symptoms to take him to the hospital immediately, but he said not to go yet because they would do nothing now, he said this is because the Queensland health guidelines do not allow CT scans on children unless they are displaying neurological abnormalities as they can be a risk to their health.

So I am relieved to know that at this time he is displaying no issues, now it is just a waiting game to make sure that he is O.K.

[furyinternal]

Originally Posted by s7eve

I can't give you any more rep at the moment Derek but I will try to remember to get you later. Edit:rep given.

Hey man, no worries. I appreciate it, but was more concerned that your son turned out alright.

I am glad that he does not have any negative signs. My sister fell out of the top bunk in her sleep when she was like 9 or 10 and broke her collar bone. But, no concussion. She wore a sling on her shoulder for like 6 weeks, she hated life, but I got a kick out of it.

[7slinger]

Sorry I'm just seeing this now.

I'm a RN and I work in neuroscience (so neurology and neurosurgery) and my wife is charge RN of a level 1 trauma center

Everything above is accurate so far. There are more and more studies recently showing that patients are being over-radiated, so not surprising that the hospital won't scan him without symptoms.

Things to watch for: memory difficulty, headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and over time, depression. These are typical symptoms of concussion, and may last 1-2 weeks in people who've had a concussion. Increasing severity of symptoms, confusion, seizures, continuous headaches not relieved with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, clear fluid draining from nose and/or ears, and projectile vomiting are more serious symptoms, and should be followed up on immediately.

A concussion is basically a bruise on the brain, and it takes time to heal as any bruise would. That is why you should keep an eye out for symptoms for at least a week or 2. If you haven't noticed any by now (which I hope you haven't) hopefully you're in the clear, but keep it on your mind for a while to be safe.

[playstopause]

Just read this.
I'm really glad that your boy is ok. Man, when one of your kids have something, everything else stops.

[s7eve]

Thank you. At this point he seems happy and healthy with no symptoms or pain, so all seems well, fingers crossed it stays that way. You can be sure I will be paying close attention to him over the next few weeks.

I'm your typical parent in that my children mean more than anything to me and I don't believe I would cope well if something happened to them. Seth-Li is incredible boy, he is popular with children and adults of all ages where we live, is very intelligent and shows promise as having a talent in singing, all my children are special in my eyes and I would hate for anything to happen to them that would affect their future.

[ohio_eric]

I'm glad your boy seems to be doing ok.

Good for you understanding concussions. You;d be shocked at the people who just ignore head traumas and such.

[Nerina]

Originally Posted by ohio_eric

I'm glad your boy seems to be doing ok.

Good for you understanding concussions. You;d be shocked at the people who just ignore head traumas and such.

Yes, I am glad he is ok

[s7eve]

Thanks, yeah he is fine. We have had a couple of medical scares since then the latest was just this week when my daughter hit her head at school and come home with a concussion, it's never ending with young children.

[Nerina]

Oh no! I think having children is a real scarey job, they're always out to give you heart attacks no? Its their job I think