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Open cut wound to head

2017-11-06 23:59:11
My 1yo son tripped over the bath rug and hit his head on the shower floor which has now caused a cut to his head, just in between his eyes. it is and open cut but a size of a 5c piece. ive cleaned him down and put paw paw over the cut. is this okay? advice to this would be great
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If not followed by vomiting or altered behavior or consciousness level,local dressing is sufficient,provided cut is not very deep.

Answered2017-11-10 04:35:35

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