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Discharge Advice for Minor Head Injury (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This discharge guide provides essential care instructions for patients with minor head injuries, emphasizing 24-hour supervision requirements and safety precautions like avoiding driving or alcohol. It covers wound care for different closure methods including steri-strips, suture glue, and staples, with specific washing and follow-up instructions, and clearly outlines warning signs requiring immediate medical attention such as worsening symptoms, behavioral changes, weakness, or wound complications.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.