Please observe the patient closely during the next 24-48 hours for any of the following signs:

• Increasing drowsiness or inability to arouse the patient. Look for a personality change or irritability. Awaken patient during the first night every 2 to 3 hours. If he says, “mom, go away and quit bugging me,” he’s OK.
• Upset stomach and vomiting, if occurring more than once.
• Unequal eye pupils, double or blurred vision.
• Clear fluid or blood dripping from ear or nose.
• Twitching or convulsions.
• Continued or persistent headaches.
• Neck stiffness. Check with patient on back. Attempt to touch chin to chest.
• Weaknesses of either an arm or leg, unsteady gait, or inability to move all extremities.
• Incoherent or slurred speech.
• Change in respiration, difficulty breathing or blue tint to lips, fingers, or toes.

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