Check the person overnight
Check the person for 24 hours
The person should be with a responsible adult during this time and SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE.

Wake the person up every 2 hours during sleep. Sleep is not dangerous, but make sure that the person is sleeping and not in a coma.

Rest.

Do NOT drive or operate machinery until you are well.

Tylenol ® (acetaminophen) plain or extra strength may be taken for headache, 1-2 tablets every 4 hours. Aspirin® is NOT used (because it increases bleeding), but Tylenol® is safe. Other stronger painkillers may hide the signs or the effects of a head injury.

Headache and nausea after a minor head injury are common.

Go to an Emergency Department immediately if any of the following happens:

• the person cannot be awakened.
• there is unusual sleepiness.
• the headache is getting worse.
• there is repeated vomiting (more than 2 times).
• there is confusion
• a convulsion or seizure occurs
• the headache is not going away after 48 hours

If these problems happen even weeks or months after a head injury, telephone your doctor for advice, or go to an Emergency Department.