DS knocked unconscious. Sent home from A&E and I have to observe him.

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Just that really. I suppose I want a hand hold.

He fell and banged his head. He was out for less than a minute, but can't remember anything of the next 5 minutes.

Headache and nausea and dizziness. Dr not overly concerned because he can talk ok (but tired), can walk/ touch his nose etc.

I have to wake him every hour overnight. Don’t know why I’m writing this, just want to share, I suppose.

Here to hand hold.

How old is he? Can he sleep in with you tonight, for your own peace of mind more than anything?

Sleep in same bed will put you at ease

Try to avoid all screen for the next 48 hours. It will considerably make a difference in recovery time.

Question What is the effect of screen time in the first 48 hours after concussion on the duration of concussive symptoms?
Findings In this randomized clinical trial including 125 patients with concussion aged 12 to 25 years, those who abstained from screen time during the first 48 hours of recovery had a statistically significant shorter duration of symptoms (3.5 days) than those who were permitted screen time (8 days).
Meaning This study provides preliminary evidence supporting clinical recommendations to limit screen time in the acute period after concussion.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2783638

Thank you.

He's with me tonight. Reading having to wake him. He seems ok, but has a bad headache.

Interesting about screens

Who has told you to wake him every hour?! That is not standard advice…. Better to let him sleep and recover so long as you check on him before turning in yourself. If discharged from hospital should be fine to be left to sleep overnight

I have been given this advice for my DS. However I was told that I only needed to get him to stir.

It's in the handout I got. Because he was unconscious. For the first 6 hours he can't be alone. If the first 6 hours are overnight, he needs to be woken hourly.

I got knocked out twice as a teenager (both times by horses!) and that’s the same advice as my poor long-suffering mother got at the time (not very long ago in the grand scheme of things!). It’s such a worry I expect, now I’ve my own child I curse younger me for stressing my mum out so! I hope he feels better tomorrow, and the headache eases, it’s a rough old game, concussion.

You definitely don’t need to wake him hourly. Just don’t leave him by himself - see advice sheet here as evidence this is NHS approved

You may be right, but it’s difficult to go against the instructions I was given by the dr. So far, he understands why we’re doing it and has roused enough to have a drink each time, count and have a little chat. It’ll probably get harder as the night goes on, but for now it’s also helping me feel happier and he understands as well.

Yes I have had this with my DD.

Handhold.

Most of the time head injuries settle down really fast they just want to pick up really quickly if it's getting worse.

Hope your night went okay, you must be feeling shattered now op!! Fingers crossed your son feels much better today x

I can’t believe people are claiming to know better than a qualified doctor 🙄

Hope he's ok this morning OP

I was just thinking this too - ridiculous.

He's been a lot better today. I don’t think waking him was excessive after being knocked unconscious and losing some memory.

The headache and dizziness is still around, but not worsening (the dr is ok if that’s the case - it’s allowed to hurt after an injury), but he has to go back if it gets worse.

He's seeming much more himself this evening.

Try to avoid all screen for the next 48 hours

Agree with this. Every time ds14 has had concussion (three times 🙄 - the boy likes to land on his head) we've been thoroughly warned off screen use.