Whats the best way to treat a cut or scrape?
If the cut or scrape is deep and bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth, paper towel, or bandage to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding doesn’t stop in 10 minutes, call your child’s physician immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. If the cut appears to need stitches, call your pediatrician. It’s also wise to call your child’s doctor about cuts to the face, since all but the most minor can cause visible scarring. If your child has been bitten by an animal or another child, she’ll need special treatment. How do I know if a cut needs stitches? Cuts that are more than a quarter inch deep, have jagged edges, or gape open usually require stitches. So do cuts on the face, eyelids, lips, or the palm side of the hand or fingers, where skin is taut or stretches with movement. For best results, cuts should be sutured within eight hours — preferably sooner –s to avoid serious risk of infection and help prevent scarring. For cuts caused by dirty objects or for deep puncture wounds,
