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6 Tips for Identifying A Childhood Head Injury

Six Tips For Identifying a Childhood Head Injury

March 26, 2009

Scalp Injuries Are Most Common

6 Tips for Identifying A Childhood Head Injury

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by POPSUGAR Moms 2

Scalp Injuries Are Most Common

Most injuries to a tot’s head result in an injury to the scalp, rather than the brain. The scalp has a high concentration of blood vessels, so while the injury may not be life threatening, it will likely bleed profusely.

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by POPSUGAR Moms 2

Scalp Injuries Are Most Common

Most injuries to a tot’s head result in an injury to the scalp, rather than the brain. The scalp has a high concentration of blood vessels, so while the injury may not be life threatening, it will likely bleed profusely.

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2 Comments

pinkpeonygirl 4 years

It is good to pay some extra attention to this issue. Most things I knew already, but it is a great idea to freshen up the information.

macgirl 4 years

The Natasha story is just horrible. I'm so much more nervous now. I'm feeling like I need to change my 14 month old's name to "Danger". He has smacked his head more than a few times, I'm contemplating a helmet.