Does a Child Need a Check-Up After Falling?

A two-and-a-half-year-old child fell from about 1.4 meters high, landing on the back first and then hitting the head. The child kept wanting to take a nap and was slightly crying. An MRI was taken around 9:30 PM, revealing superficial scalp lacerations and a minor (a few drops) intracranial hemorrhage. The doctor suggested direct admission to the ICU. Is it really necessary to be admitted to the ICU? Will the child’s crying in the ICU lead to more bleeding?
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