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My 6 year old hot hos head on a moving ceiling fan and bled quite a bit. do i need to take him to hospital?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Depends on the cut: Scalp lacerations that are more than 1-1.5 cm may need to be closed with stitches or staples. Use compresses to stop bleeding and then assess size of injury. Alternatively, if the impact caused dizziness or confusion or severe headache, an assessment of a concussion is indicated.

Answered 11/20/2018

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A member asked:

My 6 year old hot hos head on a moving ceiling fan and bled quite a bit. do i need to take him to hospital?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

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