Head Injury Recovery

 Seek Immediate Help If You Experience:

  • Worsening headache that won't go away
  • Repeated vomiting (more than 2x/hour)
  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Unequal pupil size (more than 1mm difference)
  • Unusual drowsiness (can't be fully awakened)

 First 24 Hours Checklist

  • 15-min breaks
  • Limit screens
  • Stay hydrated
  • Symptom tracking
  • No exercise

 Headache Relief

  • Electrolyte drink
  • Dark room rest
  • Apply ice pack to neck (15 minutes on/15 off)
    • Wear green-tinted sunglasses outdoors (try blue if green doesn't help)
  • Limit light exposure:
    • Use blackout curtains
    • Install dimmer switches
    • Avoid fluorescent lighting
  • Manage noise:
    • Use white noise machines
    • Try noise-canceling headphones
    • Limit conversation duration
  • Dark room rest (20 min intervals)

 Weekly Goals