Head & Brain Protocol

Head trauma, concussion checks, strokes (FAST protocol), and seizure response procedures.

Emergency FormulaS.T.O.P

Action Protocol Acronym: S.T.O.P

Phase 1

Stay still

Phase 2

Track symptoms

Phase 3

Observe

Phase 4

Protect

Available Protocols

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A mild traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head or body that shakes the brain inside the skull.

Cuts or lacerations on the scalp. Scalp wounds bleed extremely heavily due to high density of superficial blood vessels.

Disruption of blood flow to the brain, caused by a clot (ischemic) or rupture (hemorrhagic). Time is brain cells; act instantly.

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. Patient may experience muscle convulsions and loss of consciousness.