1-9 Check for Head Injuries

The seventh step is to check for head injuries. Look for the following signs and symptoms:
• Unequal pupils.
• Confusion.
• Headache.
• Vomiting.
• Loss of memory or
consciousness.
• Staggering while walking.
• Convulsions or twitches.
• Fluid from the ear(s), nose,
mouth, or injury site. If a head
injury is suspected, continue to
watch for signs which would
require performance of mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation, treatment
for shock, or control of bleeding.

• Slurred speech.
• Sleepiness.
• Dizziness.
• Paralysis.