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How long should a person stay awake after hitting their head?
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Sleepless: Do not ingest any mood altering meds or alcohol. You can sleep normally somebody should check on you, wake you up , talk to you and make sure you are alright every 4 to 6 hours. I don't think there is any science to say how frequent the checks should be. Imaging is always recommended after severe injuries.
Answered 9/21/2017
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