Head-injury precautions after a fall or strike — the specific signs (worsening headache, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, vision change, weakness) and to seek emergency care for any of them.
Why the threshold to seek care is lower on an anticoagulant (cross-reference Anticoagulation).
Scalp-wound or lesion care and protection, with return demonstration where applicable.
Fall-prevention strategies to reduce future head strikes (cross-reference Safety).
For older adults, to report new scalp tenderness, jaw claudication, or visual change promptly.
When to call the agency versus when to activate EMS.
