To go to the hospital or not to go?

[biggestmexi]

Xander struck his head.

he seems all there and no signs of being concussed. yet.

My thinking is if we take him there, they will just shave this part of his head and then put a simple butterfly on it.

or i can not shave him and keep gauze on it for a while then what?

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[JerseyRich]

is that your guinea pig?

[RhinoinMN]

I probably wouldn't, but I am a bad, alcoholic father.


Seriously though, if you have any second guesses you should go.

[biggestmexi]

its seems that its a bit deep but its done with the bleeding.

he is out and about now.

but what would a doctor do if he was concussed?

[RhinoinMN]

its seems that its a bit deep but its done with the bleeding.

he is out and about now.

but what would a doctor do if he was concussed?

More than likely they would tell you to not let him sleep for quite sometime. The time frame I don't know.

They probably would say to ice it.

[biggestmexi]

More than likely they would tell you to not let him sleep for quite sometime. The time frame I don't know.

They probably would say to ice it.

well we have him pretty much on sofa arrest for the rest of the night.



good thing he like family guy. HA

[Furtherman]

Yea, we're all doctors here. Is Xander your kid? Christo, get him checked out.

[biggestmexi]

Yea, we're all doctors here. Is Xander your kid? Christo, get him checked out.

as far as i know.............................................. ...............but katja...oh nevermind

[GregoryJoseph]

Are his eyes dilated? Does he have nausea?

Odds are that he's fine, but if there's any doubt I'd head to the emergency room.

Better safe than sorry.

[lleeder]

I go to the hospital for everything.

[biggestmexi]

eyes were the first thing i looked at but they look fine.

as for his stomach. well my gf cooked so i expect it to be upset. :P j/k

im watching....with a close eye.

im and eagle scout and first aid certified!

[biggestmexi]

but i just like opinions

[RhinoinMN]

but i just like opinions

You like watching malpractice.

[OneEyeJack]

have him make up a thread and post in it every 7 minutes so I can monitor his motor responses. I,m a Doctor.. if he becomes lathargic, begin a Wingchakingin stretch..slow at first , then increase intensity..

[Tenbatsuzen]

Don't go to the ER. If possible, go to an urgent care, not an ER.

[Furtherman]

I go to the hospital for everything.

I guess they can't cure bad call-ins.

[~Katja~]

its seems that its a bit deep but its done with the bleeding.

he is out and about now.

but what would a doctor do if he was concussed?
if he was behaving normal after the bleeding went away he is very likely fine. Personally I would not take Lukas is for this, cause it does not seem too bad, stopped bleeding and he is playing again. The ER would make him wait and miserable, going for tests and stuff, he is better off being monitored at home. Keep him hydrated and give him some ibuprofen for the head pain, some ice to cool the head.
Of course it's hard to tell the severity from your pictures but the way you describe his behavior would not have me too worried.

[biggestmexi]

if he was behaving normal after the bleeding went away he is very likely fine. Personally I would not take Lukas is for this, cause it does not seem too bad, stopped bleeding and he is playing again. The ER would make him wait and miserable, going for tests and stuff, he is better off being monitored at home. Keep him hydrated and give him some ibuprofen for the head pain, some ice to cool the head.
Of course it's hard to tell the severity from your pictures but the way you describe his behavior would not have me too worried.

yeah he is running around like normal scaring the crap outta us.

[jauble]

No Tylenol or ibuprofen, even the children's kind.

[biggestmexi]

No Tylenol or ibuprofen, even the children's kind.

TO LATE.

it was ibuprofen with redbullchaser

[JohnCharles]

Has he pooped yet?

[opie's twisted balls]

he seems all there and no signs of being concussed. yet.

If he doesn't show any signs of being confused thats good. Ask a few things like what led up to being bonked in the head and what happened afterwards. He should be able to recall the full series of events including what both he and you said. Ask him some obvious stuff like what day of the week it is, what you might have talked about earlier in the day. One of the questions I like to ask if a kid has taken a hit to the head is "is mickey mouse a cat or a dog?". If they give you anything other then a "you're fucked look" and answer immediately mouse its a cause for concern.

Has he pooped yet?
I just went for a big juicy dump in case you were worried.

[JohnCharles]

I just went for a big juicy dump in case you were worried.

Thank goodness.

[Death Metal Moe]

I understand you are concerned, but I wouldn't waste the time and money on an ER visit for this. Just my opinion of course. If it's gonna keep you up all night just take him.

[biggestmexi]

If he doesn't show any signs of being confused thats good. Ask a few things like what led up to being bonked in the head and what happened afterwards. He should be able to recall the full series of events including what both he and you said. Ask him some obvious stuff like what day of the week it is, what you might have talked about earlier in the day. One of the questions I like to ask if a kid has taken a hit to the head is "is mickey mouse a cat or a dog?". If they give you anything other then a "you're fucked look" and answer immediately mouse its a cause for concern.


I just went for a big juicy dump in case you were worried.

lol. hes a bit over 3.

[~Katja~]

hes pediatric doesn't have a nurse on call you can consult?

[biggestmexi]

hes pediatric doesn't have a nurse on call you can consult?

nah, i could call the ER and ask.

but through my insurance i have access to a nurse help hotline thing.

but hes good now. i dont think he remembers hitting it

[opie's twisted balls]

Thank goodness.
I'm happy I could ease your mind! :)

lol. hes a bit over 3.
OK, a little younger then the kids I normally deal with so my questions might not work as well. Hope the little feller is doing fine!

[jauble]

To be perfectly honest I smashed my head pretty good as a child.


I'm just going to leave that there.

I did get 16 stitches in my lip when I took a baby walker down a flight of stairs and face planted on one of those old school plastic bowls with the sharp plastic ridge. But hey that bowl blocked my face from the concrete basement floor.

[~Katja~]

nah, i could call the ER and ask.

but through my insurance i have access to a nurse help hotline thing.

but hes good now. i dont think he remembers hitting it
that's not a good thing :P

[biggirl]

we do all our own health care at home. we know better than any doctor. it's so much cheaper to take the $90 first aid/cpr course than paying for insurance.


His head looks fine in the picture. Just keep an eye on him during the overnight. If it was one of my kids I'd have them sleep with me for the night.

[sr71blackbird]

Kids bang their heads all the time, but if you have access and insurance and have any doubt, bring him to a doctor. Not to scare you or anything, but within the oast two years there have been at least two famous people who ignored or dismissed minor head trauma and had catastrofic results. Wouldn't you feel better knowing for sure? Ever kid bumps their head and 99% of the time its nothing, so the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor. Plus a kid is naturally reistant to injury due to their flexability. But I'd recommend you seeing a doctor.

[Furtherman]

I bang head fine me ok!

[biggestmexi]

I bang head fine me ok!

just like Cleveland from the family guy

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