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Toe Trauma (Injury)

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Major bleeding (actively bleeding or spurting) that can't be stopped Toe has been partially or completely amputated FIRST AID: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth, for 10 minutes by the clock, to the entire wound
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You think you have a serious injury Injury looks like a dislocated joint (crooked or deformed) Bleeding that hasn't stopped after 10 minutes of direct pressure Cut or scrape is very deep (e.g., can see bone or tendons) Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches Blood present under a nail is causing severe pain Toenail is torn from a crush injury or cut Dirt or grime in the wound is not removed after 15 minutes of scrubbing Toenail is completely torn off Base of toenail has popped out from under the skin fold Cut or scrape looks infected (redness, red streak or pus) Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Cut or scrape and its been more than 10 years since last tetanus booster (5 years for dirty cuts and scrapes) Diabetic with any toe injury
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Injury interferes with work or school Injury and pain has not improved after 3 days Injury is still painful and swollen after 2 weeks
	Self Care at Home IF: Minor toe injury and you don't think you need to be seen