Why Use the Headgears?

As promised, here are the conditions of the protective headgear users in addition to what we already brainstormed. There is no % breakdown of the incidents I could find, but based on the post from Matt, Seizures and Epilepsy seem to be most common? If anyone find the information, please post! If not, we can check with the nurses what they experienced.

v Developmental disabilities: Such as Autism

v Seizures: Frequent and unpredictable seizures due to causes like Epilepsy and stroke

v Recovering post-surgery patients: Head injuries, scull fracture, brain surgeries

v Falling: One in 3 adults 65 and older fall each year, with 1 out of 3 not able to live independently as a result of the fall." (The National Safety Council)

v Cosmetically deformed calvarium: For reshaping

v Significant motor-impairment: As orthotic devices to help participate in the normal activities or to secure an enteral feeding tube

v Spinal and neck injury: Extended protection maybe needed other than head protection

v Bump prevention: For babies and infants. Soft fabric materials. See the products from Headbumpa, an Australian company, below. They also offer products for adults with disabilities. ( http://headbumpa.com.au)