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How to Treat a child's cut, scrape, or bruise

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Kids will be kids, which means they'll always be getting into trouble and they'll always be getting hurt. But that's just a part of growing up. Don't worry about preventing these mishaps, just be prepared for when they happen. Children are so active that there's always a chance they will get cuts, scrapes and bruises. Stay calm and follow these tips to get your child back on their feet.

You Will Need

* Cold pack

* Doctor

* Soap

* Water

* Washcloth

* Antibacterial cream/spray

* Band-Aids or gauze

* Sterile gauze

* Scissors (optional)

Step 1: Apply cold pack

Apply a cold pack to a bruise for 20 minutes to stop internal bleeding.

Step 2: Elevate the area

Elevate the bruised area for 15 minutes. Contact a doctor after 24 hours if the bruise does not get better.

Seek medical attention if the bruised area becomes swollen.

Step 3: Apply pressure

Apply direct pressure to cuts and scrapes for 10 minutes to stop the bleeding.

Step 4: Clean the wound

Clean the wound with soap and water.

Step 5

Use a washcloth to gently scrub away dirt.

Cut off loose pieces of skin with sterilized scissors.

Step 6

Apply antibacterial cream or spray to prevent infection.

Step 7

Cover the wound with a band-aid or sterile gauze. Contact your doctor if the cut or scrape looks infected, or does not heal within 10 days.

Blood vessels under the skin rupture.

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