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Quick Summary:

• Head Trauma is a term, which refers to any injuries to the scalp, skull, or brain. It is one of the most common injuries associated with death and disability, all over the world
  
• Depending on the severity of the injury, minor trauma may be adequately treated through over-the-counter painkillers, while major trauma to the head may require the immediate assistance of emergency medical personnel

Note:

• Seek medical help, as appropriate
• In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
• Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Injuries of Head?

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway Leawood, KS 66211-2672
Phone: (913) 906-6000
Toll-Free: (800) 274-2237
Fax: (913) 906-6095
Email: fp@aafp.org
Website: http://www.aafp.org

References and Information Sources used for Injuries of Head:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-head-trauma/FA00008 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000028.htm (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Injuries of Head:

Sulheim, S., Holme, I., Ekeland, A., & Bahr, R. (2006). Helmet use and risk of head injuries in alpine skiers and snowboarders. Jama, 295(8), 919-924.

Meric, E., Gunduz, A., Turedi, S., Cakir, E., & Yandi, M. (2010). The prognostic value of neuron-specific enolase in head trauma patients. The Journal of emergency medicine, 38(3), 297-301.

Jiang, J. Y., & Collaborators, C. H. T. S. (2013). Head trauma in China. Injury, 44(11), 1453-1457.

Gerber, P., & Coffman, K. (2007). Nonaccidental head trauma in infants. Child's nervous system, 23(5), 499-507.

Chamoun, R. B., Robertson, C. S., & Gopinath, S. P. (2009). Outcome in patients with blunt head trauma and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at presentation. Journal of neurosurgery, 111(4), 683-687.