How to deal with scalp hematoma

summary

When a big package appears on our head due to blunt impact or collision, it is what we call scalp hematoma in medicine. How to deal with this situation? Let's understand it.

How to deal with scalp hematoma

First, when the hematoma is located under the skin, no special treatment is needed, cold compress is given in the early stage, and hot compress is used after 24-48 hours;

Second, if the hematoma is confined to the bone suture, hard and occasionally fluctuating, do not use strong pressure bandage, should go to the hospital for puncture and aspiration;

Third: for small hematoma, early cold compress and pressure bandage can be used. After 24-48 hours, it can be changed to hot compress and be absorbed by itself. If the hematoma is huge, it should be bandaged after puncture and aspiration under strict skin preparation and disinfection;

matters needing attention

The hematoma was swollen locally, small in scope, hard in nature, and sometimes soft in the center (subcutaneous hematoma); Or a large area, can spread to the whole head, wave motion (cap like aponeurosis hematoma), we can take the above measures.