While working to build a house, a construction worker was hit in the head by a 2-inch × 4- inch plank that slid from the roof and fell to the ground below. The patient has a sizable laceration to the left side of his face and is spitting and coughing blood. He also lost several teeth, two of which he is holding. Your initial action when caring for this patient would be to:

Here are some signs of serious head injuries: Altered consciousness, Skull deformities, Clear fluid from the ears or nose, Vision changes, and Nausea and vomiting.  First aid for head injuries includes: Encouraging the injured person to minimize any movement of their head or neck Controlling any significant blood loss from head wounds with direct pressure and a dressing Monitoring their airway and breathing until the arrival of an ambulance  Some signs of penetrating neck trauma include: Minor hemoptysis Hematemesis Dysphonia Dysphagia Subcutaneous, or mediastinal air Non-expanding... Show more

Here are some signs of serious head injuries: Altered consciousness, Skull deformities, Clear fluid from the ears or nose, Vision changes, and Nausea and vomiting. 

First aid for head injuries includes:
Encouraging the injured person to minimize any movement of their head or neck
Controlling any significant blood loss from head wounds with direct pressure and a dressing
Monitoring their airway and breathing until the arrival of an ambulance 

Some signs of penetrating neck trauma include:
Minor hemoptysis
Hematemesis
Dysphonia
Dysphagia
Subcutaneous, or mediastinal air
Non-expanding hematoma 

Some signs of airway injury include: dyspnea, hemoptysis, subcutaneous air, stridor, and hoarseness. 

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