Innisfree Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Dd fell off the horse she was riding. She's got a headache and has been repeating the same question. She says her vision is "funny." Where would you take her? Needless to say, ER is much more expensive, but I don't want to fool around if she needs help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) ER Repeating the same question and vision changes could be indicative of a brain bleed. You don't want to waste time, and the urgent care might not have the ability to do the needed tests. Edited September 22, 2017 by Guinevere 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Here we would do ER. Our urgent care is really for minor stuff...ear infections, strep throat kind of thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Agree. ER. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Another vote for the ER. I hope she's okay! :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER Repeating the same question and vision changes could be indicative of a brain bleed. You don't want to waste time, and the urgent care might not have the ability to do the needed tests. :iagree: Her symptoms worry me, too, and I would take her in immediately. Head injuries are scary. :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 They're not going to be able to do an EEG or MRI at almost any Urgent Care I've ever seen. Head injuries and hand injuries are pretty automatic ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Agreeing, ER. Now. Hugs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 With her symptoms, urgent care would probably send you straight to the ER. You might as well save time and go to the ER first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER Praying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER. it's too serious for urgent care. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER! Hope you are on your way already and praying she is ok! Please keep us posted... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ER, unless you have a dedicated orthopedic urgent care facility (we do, and they do x-rays, not sure about more), but even still, I think that warrants ER. I'd also make sure it's an ER that keeps peds overnight so you avoid the transfer hassle and a transport charge if they want to keep her overnight. (Our little community hospital is great for adults and quick ER things for kids but transfers peds to a larger hospital 45 minutes away if they need to stay for observation.) Praying! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Waiting at ER. Thanks, folks! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) We were just at the ER Wednesday as my son took a line drive hit to the head at his baseball game. He blacked out and had no idea what happened, had to be helped to the car, etc. The ER did a CT scan to see if there was a fracture or brain bleed, diagnosed him with a concussion and told us to follow up with the pediatrician the next day. Hugs to you. It is very scary. What I didn't know - maybe you do - is that there are not only athletic protocols but also academic protocols following a concussion. My son is not allowed to read, use his laptop, or use any electronics until he has been headache free for 48 hours. His school will work with us and extend the usual absentee work deadlines. Edited September 22, 2017 by Pink and Green Mom 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 We were just at the ER Wednesday as my son took a line drive hit to the head at his baseball game. He blacked out and had no idea what happened, had to be helped to the car, etc. The ER did a CT scan to see if there was a fracture or brain bleed, diagnosed him with a concussion and told us to follow up with the pediatrician the next day. Hugs to you. It is very scary. What I didn't know - maybe you do - is that there are not only athletic protocols but also academic protocols following a concussion. My son is not allowed to read, use his laptop, or use any electronics until he has been headache free for 48 hours. His school will work with us and extend the usual absentee work deadlines. I recently had a concussion and was surprised to find how much thinking hurt. It was a very strange feeling. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Waiting at ER. Thanks, folks! I hope you don't have to wait too long! :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 We were just at the ER Wednesday as my son took a line drive hit to the head at his baseball game. He blacked out and had no idea what happened, had to be helped to the car, etc. The ER did a CT scan to see if there was a fracture or brain bleed, diagnosed him with a concussion and told us to follow up with the pediatrician the next day. Hugs to you. It is very scary. What I didn't know - maybe you do - is that there are not only athletic protocols but also academic protocols following a concussion. My son is not allowed to read, use his laptop, or use any electronics until he has been headache free for 48 hours. His school will work with us and extend the usual absentee work deadlines. I'm so sorry to hear about your son!!! :( 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I would go where she would receive help quickly. Here, that's one of our urgent care centers -- but ours can take care of minor broken bones, etc. If they feel you need the ER, they call an ambulance, make some calls, and move that ER process along more quickly. We have great hospitals, but ER wait times can be hours... even for pretty major things, imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 When my son got a concussion during a lacrosse game a few years ago, I debated on where to take him and I decided on Urgent Care because it was closer. They called an ambulance and took him to the ER. They said they never treat concussions and I should have driven directly to the ER. I hope your dd recovers. Take it slowly. It can take a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I would go where she would receive help quickly. Here, that's one of our urgent care centers -- but ours can take care of minor broken bones, etc. If they feel you need the ER, they call an ambulance, make some calls, and move that ER process along more quickly. We have great hospitals, but ER wait times can be hours... even for pretty major things, imo. I'm not sure why you would waste valuable time at an urgent care when someone has a head injury. If your ER wait times are long, you can circumvent that by calling 911 and having the person brought to the hospital in an ambulance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutamattatt Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Glad you went to the ER. They can quickly rule out brain bleed. I will say that in general ER doctors may not be up on the most recent concussion protocols, so be sure to follow up with your pediatrician ASAP. My DS and I both had concussions and went to ER for scans, but we received the older directions to wake during the night, etc. We both saw our regular Drs the next day and were given the more current instructions - sleep and brain rest and hydrate. Praying you get clear scans and your daughter heals up quickly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I took my son to the pediatrician, and they sent us to the ER as he was confused and kept vomiting. They will likely want to image. I hope she's ok. If they don't talk to you about brain rest, read up on it as soon as you can. Our pediatrician knew more about handling the post care for a concussion than the ER doctor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 OP, how is your daughter doing? Hugs to you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Yes! Please update when you have a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 Sorry it took so long for me to get back. We spent several hours at the ER, but are home at last. Dd is doing much better. She had a ct scan, which showed no problems. Her head still aches, but not very badly. She probably does have a (hopefully mild) concussion. She's thoroughly bored with brain rest already, and frustrated because she has a ton of work to be doing. My biggest problem may be enforcing rest for the next 24 hours. ;-) I really appreciate all the support and good wishes. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 We were just at the ER Wednesday as my son took a line drive hit to the head at his baseball game. He blacked out and had no idea what happened, had to be helped to the car, etc. The ER did a CT scan to see if there was a fracture or brain bleed, diagnosed him with a concussion and told us to follow up with the pediatrician the next day. Hugs to you. It is very scary. What I didn't know - maybe you do - is that there are not only athletic protocols but also academic protocols following a concussion. My son is not allowed to read, use his laptop, or use any electronics until he has been headache free for 48 hours. His school will work with us and extend the usual absentee work deadlines. Thanks for this. Hope your ds is doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wathe Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I'm not sure why you would waste valuable time at an urgent care when someone has a head injury. If your ER wait times are long, you can circumvent that by calling 911 and having the person brought to the hospital in an ambulance. No true here. Ambulance patients and walk-ins are triaged into the same queue. The sickest patients get seen first. The mode of arrival to the ED is irrelevant. OP, glad your daughter is OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Sorry it took so long for me to get back. We spent several hours at the ER, but are home at last. Dd is doing much better. She had a ct scan, which showed no problems. Her head still aches, but not very badly. She probably does have a (hopefully mild) concussion. She's thoroughly bored with brain rest already, and frustrated because she has a ton of work to be doing. My biggest problem may be enforcing rest for the next 24 hours. ;-) I really appreciate all the support and good wishes. Glad she was seen and is doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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