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Contact Poison Control in the event of any accidental ingestion before doing anything else. Not all ingestions need vomiting to be induced, and with some it is actually more harmful if they do vomit. Keep Ipecac available, but use it only upon the advice of poison control. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) to get more information.…

Most mouth injuries are minor and require no therapy. If bleeding lasts longer than 10-15 minutes at a consistent pace, notify us. If the teeth are displaced in any direction, call our office. If a tooth is knocked out, put the tooth in a cup of milk and go to Children’s Hospital (and don’t forget…

Any obviously deformed fracture should be gently splinted for comfort, and the child should be taken immediately to the office (or to the Emergency Room if after office hours). Call us first so that we can prepare for your arrival if you have time. Pain in an extremity or joint without swelling or deformity can…

Run cold water over burned skin immediately. Make sure that the source of the burn is away from your child to avoid more injury. Small areas of red skin from a burn can be cleaned with soap and water, covered with bacitracin, and covered with a Band-Aid. Larger areas of blistering, black, charred skin should…

Minor bumps on the head are also a normal part of growing up. A child should cry and want to be comforted initially. After this, he may drift off to sleep for a short period, tired from the whole incident. It is fine for them to sleep for 15-20 minutes. After that time, wake him…

Simple bruises are a part of growing up. Applying ice immediately after the injury will lessen the swelling, but it will not prevent a bruise. If your child becomes more fussy with the application of ice, try a wash cloth soaked with cold water. If your child has many unexplained bruises, or bruises very easily,…

Deep gaping wounds will need to be cleaned out well and sutured. We can repair lacerations in the office. If the accident is after office hours, go to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for sutures. Sutures should be kept clean. Do not soak sutures under water, but getting them wet will not hurt if dried soon…