Para asegurarte de que la evolución de tu hijo es la correcta, tienes que observar si sostiene la cabeza.To make sure your baby's evolution is correct, you have to observe whether he holds his head up.
El paciente sostiene la cabeza durante unos segundos, pero el dolor le resulta insoportable.The patient holds his head up for a few seconds, but the pain is excruciating.
La niña sostiene la cabeza, pero le cuesta mantener la espalda erguida y va en silla de ruedas.The girl holds her head up, but she finds it difficult to keep her back straight, and she's in a wheelchair.
En este tipo de lesión, es aconsejable usar collarín, porque sostiene la cabeza y elimina tensión del cuello.For this kind of injury, it's advisable to use a surgical collar, because it holds the head up while removing tension from the neck.