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Springtime! Young Children At Risk For Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on Mar 27, 2010

As spring arrives and kids head outside in droves, it pays to be watchful for playground falls. A new study conducted by the CDC reveals that 0-4 year old children are part of a high risk group for traumatic brain injury. Other high risk groups include teenagers (15-19 years old) and older adults (75+ years old).

Traumatic brain injury interrupts the normal brain function. Any sudden jolt or blow can cause a TBI. One-third of all deaths resulting from injury result in traumatic brain injury in the United States, many here in Kansas City, Missouri. Babies and toddlers often fall because their balance is still developing. Falling is part of growing up and most falls are harmless. However, stairs, furniture with hard or sharp edges, and inclines increase the risk of falls and in turn increase the risk of traumatic brain injury. 

Parents are well advised to be concerned because timing is crucial when evaluating and treating a traumatic brain injury. According to neurologists, treatment must begin within 60-90 minutes. Compounding the danger, many brain injuries are not immediately apparent, which makes them difficult to detect and diagnose, particularly when young children are involved. Young children do not have the verbal skills to explain how they are feeling. Any time a small child suffers a head trauma, parents should be vigilant for any of the signs of traumatic brain injury:

• sudden drowsiness
• lack of alertness
• loss of interest in activities, toys, etc
• numbness on one side of the body
• nausea and vomiting
• neck discomfort

Time is of the essence when someone has suffered a head injury. Contact a physician immediately if any of these symptoms are present. Traumatic brain injury is a very serious medical problem and fast action can save lives.

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