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Does A 15cm Long Wound Needs Stitching?
Hello, My one year old son just fell on the corner of a table, the wound is 15cm long and about 3 -4mm deep. I have stopped the bleeding with preasure, applied a bandaid, gave him Ponstone (S3) and put him to sleep, 1) He is wimpering in his sleep ? 2) Does he need stitches ?
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Hello,
Where is the injury? This is a long cut and needs to be seen by a physician. You ought to take him to the hospital ER (Emergency Room) now.
If your infant hit his head, then make certain you can wake him and that he is responding normally, no vomiting, and his pupils are equal in size.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
Where is the injury? This is a long cut and needs to be seen by a physician. You ought to take him to the hospital ER (Emergency Room) now.
If your infant hit his head, then make certain you can wake him and that he is responding normally, no vomiting, and his pupils are equal in size.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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