head injuries

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wrapped
Ask them to rest and apply something cold to the injury (e.g. frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel).
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owinięty
blow to the head
In addition to external swelling, when a person suffers a blow to the head, the brain can be shaken inside the skull.
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uderzenie w głowę
blow
blow= stroke. He had a bad blow to the back of his head.
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cios, uderzenie
skull
In addition to external swelling, when a person suffers a blow to the head, the brain can be shaken inside the skull. This may result in a more serious head injury (e.g. concussion)
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czaszka
concussion
This may result in a more serious head injury (e.g. concussion), which may make them feel sick or drowsy.
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wstrząs mózgu
drowsy
This may result in a more serious head injury (e.g. concussion), which may make them feel sick or drowsy
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senny
drowsy
If they become drowsy or vomit, call 999 or get someone else to do it. This could be a sign of a serious injury to the head.
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to wrap
What can I use as a cold compress? You could wrap a towel or clothing around frozen vegetables or ice and apply to the injury.
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soaked
You could also use a towel or clothing that’s been soaked in cold water and wrung out.
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nasączone
wrung out
You could also use a towel or clothing that’s been soaked in cold water and wrung out. Never place ice directly on the skin because it’s too cold.
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wyciśniętą
concussion
If a person suffers a blow to the head, the brain can be shaken inside the skull. This is called concussion. It tends to result in a short loss of consciousness.
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wstrząs
painkillers
Can I give them painkillers for their headache? No. Painkillers are not advised because they can mask the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury.
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leki przeciwbólowe
dizziness
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zawroty głowy
confusion
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zamieszanie
increasing drowsiness
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