You have been in a major trauma. The following may help in your recovery.
Introduction
Although you have been involved in a significant accident, you can be safely discharged home. If you have an injury that requires a follow-up appointment then we will organise this before you leave the Emergency Department (ED). Even if you are being discharged without a specific follow-up appointment, we would like to give you the following general advice. If you have any questions before you go, please ask and we will do our best to answer them.
How you may feel – physically
Everyone is different and accidents can range from minor to very severe. It’s normal after a significant accident to feel sore (often from soft tissue injuries such as bruises, grazes and minor cuts). Many people have sore muscles and may have neck or back pain from sudden forces during an accident. It is common for these injuries to get worse in the first couple of days after an accident.
Taking simple painkillers and following medical advice regarding exercises and rest and giving yourself time to heal is usually all that is required. Most simple strains will gradually get better over days to weeks and will recover fully.
If you develop pain that is not controlled with your available painkillers, or if you start to develop symptoms that you are concerned about please present back to hospital for further assessment. It is important to attend hospital urgently if you develop any weakness or loss of feeling in a part of your body, if you have difficulty breathing, or if you collapse/pass out.
How you may feel – emotionally
Many patients feel very anxious after an accident. You may not remember all of what happened, and may compare your injuries to those sustained by others in the same incident. Emotions may be experienced more strongly, especially if you had a head injury. These are normal reactions, and usually improve without specific treatment. Many people find talking to friends or family helpful.
If these feelings are persistent and interfere with everyday life, please make an appointment to see your GP to discuss them and the treatments that may be available.
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