
Dealing With Cuts In Children
Most small cuts don't present any danger to kids. But larger cuts often require immediate medical treatment. Depending on the type of wound and its location, occasionally there is a risk of damage to tendons and nerves.If you have any doubt about ...
When Your Child's Cut Won't Stop Bleeding
You can treat most of your little one's scrapes at home, but if your tot gets a big gash, the best place to fix that bleeding cut is the emergency room.
Cuts On The Face And Stiches
A cut on your child's face can be on the chin, cheek, nose, forehead, eyelid, lip, or ear. The doctor uses stitches to close the cut. Using stitches helps the cut heal and reduces scarring. The doctor may also call in a specialist, such as a plast...
Bites Or Cuts To A Child’S Tongue Or Lip
A child might bite the lip or tongue while eating or during a fall. Even small cuts on the lip or tongue can cause a large amount of bleeding, making it difficult to determine the true size of the injury.
Treating Cuts
A cut, or laceration, is a wound that breaks through the skin and into the tissues beneath. Because the injury is deeper than a scrape, there are more likely to be problems, such as bleeding, and there is the possibility of damage to nerves and te...
Home Remedies For Minor Cuts And Grazes
After getting a cut or graze, first stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with a clean cloth, tissue or your fingers. After the bleeding has stopped, clean the area thoroughly with antiseptic soap and water. Now you can use some simpl...
Household Safety: Preventing Cuts
It's common for kids to get scrapes and cuts on the playground, but they can be protected from sharp and dangerous items around and outside the home. Here are some important ways to protect kids from injuries from sharp household objects.