Many minor injuries can be handled at home. But there are times when a trip to an emergency room (ER) is needed. Take your child to an emergency room or urgent care clinic after an injury if your child has any of the below:
Trouble breathing
Coughing up blood
Blue or purple color to lips, skin, or nails
Chest or stomach pain or pressure
Severe or ongoing vomiting or diarrhea
Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision
Loss of consciousness, confusion, or trouble waking
Seizures
Animal, snake, or human bites
Severe pain
Loss of motion or feeling anywhere in the body
Severe bleeding
Bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure
Severe burns
Burns of the face
Broken bones
Puncture wounds
Head, spinal cord, or eye injuries
Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, swelling of the face, lips, eyes, or tongue, fainting, or trouble breathing, swallowing, or wheezing
Exposure to poison (also follow instructions from the Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222)
This is not a full list. There are other problems that may need emergency care. Contact your child's healthcare provider for more information.
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