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Explaining a Head Injury After a Fall
Neurologist (speaking English) and Daughter (speaking Somali) talk through “Explaining a Head Injury After a Fall”. You interpret both ways — English into Somali, and Somali into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Thanks for waiting, Ms Ali. I've reviewed your father's CT scan from this morning at Liverpool Hospital, and I'd like to explain what we found.
Mahadsanid, dhakhtarow. Aabbahay xaaladiisu ma xun tahay? Fadlan ii sharax waxa CT scan-ku soo saaray.
The scan shows a small subdural haematoma on the brain's surface. It isn't life-threatening now, but we must monitor him closely for the next 48 hours to make sure it doesn't grow.
Marka, ma waxa uu u baahan yahay qalliin degdeg ah, mise waxaa jira fursad kale oo aan la sugi karno?
No, he doesn't need surgery unless the bleed grows or he develops new symptoms. We'll repeat the scan in six hours to check for any changes.
Waa maxay calaamadaha aan fiiriyo haddii xaaladiisu sii darto, gaar ahaan habeenkan xaggeenna?
If he becomes confused, vomits repeatedly, has a severe headache, or loses consciousness, please call the nurse immediately, even during the night, no matter how small it seems.
Immisa toddobaad ayuu qaadanayaa inuu bogsado, oo ma uu wadi karaa gaari marka uu guriga ku laabto?
Recovery usually takes several weeks depending on how he responds. He shouldn't drive for at least four weeks, and he'll need a follow-up appointment with our neurologist.
Ma waxaan siin karaa dawooyinka xanuunka, sida aspirin ama ibuprofen, haddii uu leeyahay xanuun madax?
Paracetamol is fine for pain relief, but please avoid aspirin or ibuprofen, since they can increase the risk of further bleeding in the brain.
Waad ku mahadsantahay, dhakhtarow. Waan fulin doonaa talooyinkaaga, oo waxaan la socon doonaa xaaladiisa si taxadar leh.
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