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 Cuts and Bleeding in Children

Call 911 if:

Cuts and scrapes are common in young children. Usually, parents can treat them at home.

Call Doctor If:

1. Examine the Injury

2. Clean the Wound

3. Stop the Bleeding

4. Treat the Wound

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD, FAAP on August 18, 2011