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How Can A Cut On The Head After Injury Be Treated?
Question: A glass cup was thrown at my boyfriends head. It bleed a lot at first but now the bleeding has seemed to calm. There is a gash in his head. When should I take him to the hospital?
Brief Answer:
do next Hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
First, try to clean the wound with antiseptic agent or warm clean water.If there is no bleeding and wound is smaller than 1cm then there is no need for suturing or any other specific measure but keeping wound clean and dry under sterile gauze for 2 days. If there is larger wound or active bleeding present with wound edges separation more than 0.5cm then you should see surgeon for management. Also, if glass was dirty he may need antitetanus vaccination. WIsh you good health. Regards
do next Hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
First, try to clean the wound with antiseptic agent or warm clean water.If there is no bleeding and wound is smaller than 1cm then there is no need for suturing or any other specific measure but keeping wound clean and dry under sterile gauze for 2 days. If there is larger wound or active bleeding present with wound edges separation more than 0.5cm then you should see surgeon for management. Also, if glass was dirty he may need antitetanus vaccination. WIsh you good health. Regards
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