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MODULE 4
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
TREATMENT OF CONCUSSION
• If they are responsive, rest them by sitting them down, or lying them down with their head raised, or place them in the recovery position if they are unsteady
• Hold a cold compress against the injury
• Keep them warm and keep talking to them
• If they are unresponsive and breathing normally, place them in the recovery position • Monitor their airway, breathing and response levels
• If they are unresponsive for more than 3 minutes, you must call for an ambulance
• You must recommend that they seek medical advice, particularly if they develop a headache, feel sick or they sleep more than would normally do
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