Head Injury Overnight Watch

Informational tracker only — not medical advice. Bring this to your appointment and discuss with a clinician.

Why This Matters
Most bumps are fine; the watch protocol catches the ones that aren’t.
Next 24 Hours
Waking checks agreed (who, when)
Worsening headache → go
Vomiting more than once → go
Confusion or slurring → go
Normal sleep otherwise allowed
Gotchas & Consequences
“Don’t let them sleep” is myth — it’s wake-ABLE that matters.
Alcohol masks every warning sign on this card.
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