Inquiry
A father inquires about his 2-year-old son who fell from a 1.2-meter slide, worried about possible concussions or other injuries. When the child fell, he landed on his left hip first, then rolled down, cried for a few minutes, but stopped crying and continued playing after being comforted by the teacher. Later, the child ate soda cookies and did not experience vomiting or any discomfort. The father asks whether he should be concerned about concussions or other issues, and how long he needs to observe the child to confirm there are no problems.
Answer
Generally, when children fall from a height, the most concerning injury is a head injury that could lead to intracranial hemorrhage. According to the description, the child seems to have no severe symptoms, but it is important to observe for repeated vomiting or lack of energy. Typically, observation for two to three days is sufficient.