Concussion Services
When To Go To ER
Go to the ER if you have:
- A headache that gets worse and does not go away. This is rare, but may be caused by a blood clot.
- Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination
- Repeated vomiting or nausea
- Slurred speech
You should be taken to the ER right away if you:
- Look very drowsy or cannot be awakened
- Have one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other
- Have convulsions or seizures
- Cannot recognize people or places
- Are getting more and more confused, restless or agitated
- Have unusual behavior
- Lose consciousness, even if for a very short time
Take your child to the ER right away if they:
- Have any of the danger signs for adults listed above
- Will not stop crying and cannot be consoled
- Will not nurse or eat
