Childhood Head Injury - Josiah's Story

Dr. Catherine Gallo was performing surgery at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend when the call came in from the emergency room that a young boy was in critical need of life saving surgery due to a blood clot that was forming between his skull and his brain. Young Josiah had fallen and bumped his head at home, which is a very common injury for children. His mother took him to the emergency room because her instincts told her that something was very wrong with her son even though he had no physical marks or external bleeding beyond a small pink spot near his ear. In this compelling video, Dr. Gallo recounts the day that she saved Josiah's life. If you have children, you will want to watch this video and share it with your friends who also have kids. The signs and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury may include: • Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes • No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented • Memory or concentration problems • Headache • Dizziness or loss of balance • Nausea or vomiting • Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste in the mouth • Sensitivity to light or sound • Mood changes or mood swings • Feeling depressed or anxious • Fatigue or drowsiness • Difficulty sleeping • Sleeping more than usual source: Mayo Clinic Learn more about the NeuroSpine Institute at: http://www.neurospinellc.com/ Eugene Office: NeuroSpine Institute & Surgery Center 74 Centennial Loop #100 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-3791