skull fracture…

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skull of an adult, skull fracture, skull fracture, battle's sign, behind the ear, infant skull fracture, basilar skull fracture, depressed skull fracture, linear skull fracture, a skull fracture, fracture, break, in the cranial, skull, bones, concussion, skull fractures, head injuries, the skull is tough, resilient, provides excellent protection, the brain, a severe impact, blow, result in fracture, the skull, accompanied by injury, brain, brain, affected directly by damage, nervous system tissue, bleeding, affected indirectly by blood clots which form under the skull, compress the underlying brain tissue, subdural, epidural hematoma, a simple fracture, break, in the bone, skin, a linear skull fracture, break, cranial bone resembling a thin line, splintering, depression, distortion of bone, a depressed skull fracture, break, cranial bone, "crushed" portion of skull, depression, the bone in toward the brain, a compound fracture, break in, loss of skin, splintering, the bone, head trauma, frequent causes, such injuries in children, falls, automobile accidents, physical assault, sports, headache, bleeding from wound, ears, nose, around eyes, drainage of clear, bloody fluid from ears, nose, loss of consciousness, confusion, convulsions, restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, slurred speech, difficulties, balance, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, swelling, bruising behind the ears, under the eyes, changes in pupils, sizes unequal, not reactive to light, stiff neck, symptom a bump on the head, check the airway, breathing, circulation, rescue breathing, cpr, avoid moving the victim, absolutely necessary, medical help arrives, instruct someone to another emergency number, medical assistance, victim must be moved, take care to stabilize the head, neck, place hands on both sides, the head, under the shoulders, not allow the head to bend forward, backward, to twist, turn, check the site of injury, not probe in, around the site, a foreign object, difficult to ascertain accurately skull is fractured, depressed, dented in, site of injury, bleeding, apply firm pressure, a clean cloth to control blood loss over a broad area, blood soaks, not remove the original cloth, apply additional cloths on top, continue to apply pressure, victim is vomiting, stabilize the head, neck, turn the victim, side, prevent choking on vomit, victim is conscious, experiencing any, the previously listed symptoms, transport, nearest emergency medical facility, does not think medical assistance, not move the victim, absolutely necessary, head injuries associated, spinal injuries, not remove protruding objects, not allow the victim to continue to engage in physical activities, not forget to observe the victim closely, medical help arrives, not give the victim any medications, consulting a physician, not leave the victim alone, no complaints, obvious injuries, breathing, circulation occur, bleeding, nose, ears, wound, does not stop, direct pressure, drainage of clear fluid, nose, ears, facial swelling, bleeding, bruising, an object protruding, skull, victim is unconscious, experiencing convulsions, has multiple injuries, appears to be in any distress, not lucid, use car seats, seat belts whenever, motor vehicle, use helmets whenever biking, skating, playing contact sports, use equipment designed specifically, the type of sport, recreation, participating, provide appropriate supervision, children of any age, not allow children to bike, skate at night, provide highly visible clothing, teach children to obey traffic rules, signals, educate individuals, risks of various work, recreational, sport activities, how to avoid injury.