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Is It a Medical Emergency?

When is an injury serious enough to seek emergency help? We all have different criteria, but most of us can agree on a few.

Call 911 or go to the ER right away if:

• Your child's bleeding doesn't stop after approximately five minutes of direct pressure
• Your child was bitten by an animal or a person
• The cut is more than 1/8" deep or is gaping open
• The wound has debris or dirt embedded in it that you can't clean out
• The injury was caused by a dirty object, such as broken glass on the ground
• The cut is a deep puncture wound (this type of injury is more prone to infection because it doesn't bleed, which helps rid the wound of bacteria)
• Your child doesn't have sensation in the wounded area, which could mean nerve damage
• The wound is on your child's face, neck, head (prompt treatment will minimize the chance of permanent scarring), or the palm side of the hands (potentially injuring a tendon)
• The area appears infected (red, swollen, oozing or painful).

Published 02/29/08