How and What We Can Do When If a Fall Down the Stairs Is Serious ?

Basically falls are among the most common causes of injury daily in US and the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. According to a 2016 research review, anywhere from 7~26% falls occur on stairs.
While some stair falls result in obvious head injuries or hip fractures that necessitate an emergency room visit, it's sometimes hard to know whether a fall down the stairs is serious enough to require medical attention.

How and what we can do if it's an emergency after a fall, there are obvious signs that a trip to the emergency department is necessary. Here are some things to look out for:

• If someone is unconscious, call 911 immediately. Even if the individual comes to and seems fine, get that person to an emergency department for a concussion evaluation and a complete medical evaluation.
• Seek medical help immediately, if someone is experiencing a severe headache, nausea and vomiting, or confusion.
• Some injuries may cause severe bleeding that won't stop after at least 15 minutes of pressure or there may be an obvious fracture. These conditions are considered emergencies.
• If a fall has caused a loss of feeling in any of the extremities, or someone finds it difficult to walk or speak, that person should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.

How and what we can do if you fall and you are alone in the home, there are a few things you can do:

• If you are conscious, but alone and unable to reach or use your phone, call out loudly for help.
• If possible, slap the stairs or floor with a shoe or otherwise make as much noise as you can.
• You should also try to get to a safe, comfortable space to wait for help. This may mean moving off the stairs if you aren’t on a flat surface.
• If you feel that moving will cause further injury, then stay put and wait for help.