This article aims to provide healthcare
professionals working in emergency care
settings with the skills and knowledge to
assess and manage patients presenting with
head trauma. After reading this article and
completing the time out activities you should
be able to:
Identify relevant anatomical structures of
the head.
Examine mechanisms of injury in head
trauma and identify red flag indicators
associated with serious or potentially
serious injury.
Recognise and critically analyse principles
of assessment in head injury.
Outline evidence-based management options
in adults and children with head injury.
Advise patients regarding aftercare following
head injury.