Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Treating Minor Head Injuries in Children

Call 911 if your child:

Minor head injuries in young children are scary. And although the wounds are usually small, some head injuries need immediate medical care.

 

Call Doctor If:

You think the injury is serious or if your child:

 

1. Care for a Minor Scalp Wound

 

2. Watch the Child

 

3. Treat Symptoms

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD, FAAP on August 03, 2011