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Skin Trauma (Injury)

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Major bleeding that can't be stopped. FIRST AID: Apply direct pressure to the entire wound with a clean cloth.
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: You think your child has a serious injury. Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure. Deep cut--you can see bone or tendons. Skin is split open or gaping, especially on the face. Age less than 1 year old. Dirt or grime in the wound is not removed after 15 minutes of scrubbing. Bicycle-spoke or washing machine wringer injury. Skin loss from bad scrape goes very deep. Skin loss involves more than 10% of body surface (Note: the hand's surface equals 1%). Cut or scrape looks infected (redness, red streak or pus). Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Several bruises occur without any known injury. Very large bruise follows a minor injury.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: No tetanus booster in more than 10 years (5 years for dirty cuts at higher risk for tetanus). You have other questions or concerns.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Mild cut, scrape or bruise and you don't think your child needs to be seen.