By: Christian Rodríguez Cerroblanco, pediatrician
Blows to the head are frequent in babies and can be very dangerous if the impact is caused by falls from a great height.
Verify what type of injury it is:CLOSED:
When there is a bump open: When there is blood
If you only have a bump, put some ice on the bump. If you notice that there is bleeding, put pressure on the wound with gauze or a towel.
Avoid the following:
KNOCKING THE AREA OF THE STRIKESPREAD ALCOHOL ON THE WOUNDIF HE IS UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT MOVE HIM ABRUPTLY Go to the pediatrician if:YOUR BABY PASSES OUTTHE ZONE OF THE HIT IS SUNKENVOMIT WITHOUT EFFORTTHE WOUND IS BIG AND DEEP
