k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 WARNING BLOOD INSIDE (NOT MUCH THOUGH): DS hit DD with the (heavy) handle of a spatula. This is the resulting wound. It didn't bleed much, but it appears to be gaping somewhat. Does this warrant a trip to urgent care for a stitch or glue? Not sure what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 No. If you want, you could put a butterfly bandage on it (you can get them at a drugstore). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 WARNING BLOOD INSIDE (NOT MUCH THOUGH): DS hit DD with the (heavy) handle of a spatula. This is the resulting wound. It didn't bleed much, but it appears to be gaping somewhat. Does this warrant a trip to urgent care for a stitch or glue? Not sure what to do! It will heal without stitches, but it will leave less of a scar if it's stitched. Since it's on the face, I'd take her if it were my dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Assuming that there wasn't an actual head injury (concussion) involved - and with a spatula, I doubt it - then all we'd do here is bandaid or butterfly, by the looks of it. Siblings - such fun. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Also, my ds had an almost identical cut above his eye a couple years ago. It didn't look like much at the time and we just cleaned it up and covered it with a bandaid, but it's surprising how noticeable the scar is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 It will heal without stitches, but it will leave less of a scar if it's stitched. Since it's on the face, I'd take her if it were my dd. See, that was my inclination as well. It really is borderline. Sigh. FWIW, the handle is solid something - plastic maybe? - I don't know...whatever it is is HEAVY. It's probably a 40yr old metal spatula, not one of the cheapy new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 it is probably too late for stiches anyway. I would butterfly it. if you don't have Mederma, pick some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 it is probably too late for stiches anyway. I would butterfly it. if you don't have Mederma, pick some up. how so? (just curious) If it matters - it happened about 30 min ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 it is probably too late for stiches anyway. I would butterfly it. if you don't have Mederma, pick some up. A clean laceration on the face is often stitched up to 12 hours later, sometimes even longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine_librarian Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 My ds2 had a lamp fall out of his closet onto his head a couple of weeks ago, resulting in a deep cut. We kept the wound moist for the first week, using antibiotic ointment and warm washcloths to clean it, and it is healing up nicely. But, there was a ton of blood when it happened, and I did text my husband pictures for his input. Hope she feels better soon :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Dd split her head open (a gash about 1 1/2 inches long) a number of years ago. We cleaned it, put ointment on it and butterflied it. We then used vitamin E (just split open a gelcap) on it. No scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 A little neosporin, a butterfly bandage (pull it tight to help close the wound) and mederma. Mederma is not cheap though (just warning you), but it lasts a while. I've done wounds like that and rarely have had a scar (and I scar easy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I vote for butterfly bandage with some antibiotic ointment. Vitamin E creme to limit scarring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 It will heal without stitches, but it will leave less of a scar if it's stitched. Since it's on the face, I'd take her if it were my dd. My son had a longer wound but gaping and also on his face. I took him in and I'm glad I did. The scar will be less with a stitch or two imo. FWIW, the gaping is why my BIL (a pediatrician) recommended we go in along with it being on his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I would butterfly it. It's not worth the trip for the two stitches it would take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 A clean laceration on the face is often stitched up to 12 hours later, sometimes even longer. :iagree: My son had stitches a few weeks ago. He split his ear open sliding down the bannister. You could see the cartilage inside of his year. We had to wait for a surgeon (actually a dentist, fyi) to stitch it because of the cartilage. It was around 5 hours from the time he did it until they were finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 My ds stabbed himself in the head with a steak knife.:001_huh: He was trying to cut a tree or some such nonsense. It was in a similar location and looked similar. I did take him to urgent care and all they did was clean it and put a butterfly bandage on. The reason I took him was because I did not know what had happened and he initially said he could not remember. Selective amnesia I suppose.:glare: Now I can not say for sure how deep your dd's cut is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I just wanted to add that he does have a small white scar from it and it was about a year ago. It is covered by his hair right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I would - to reduce scarring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 I sent the pics to DH via email. He showed them to an EMT coworker who suggested we go in-that combined with my first instinct+ all your wonderful opinions & I think we're going to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 On two separate occasions I have taken my ds to the ER expecting stitches, and on both occasions they used glue. Both scars healed nicely. I would probably be inclined to glue AND butterfly bandage--the bandage can just help keep everything in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I sent the pics to DH via email. He showed them to an EMT coworker who suggested we go in-that combined with my first instinct+ all your wonderful opinions & I think we're going to go in. :grouphug: My dd2 just had stitches in the last 2 months for a cut about this size on her lip/chin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 If you do get stitches, ask for a plastic surgeon. Always always ask for a plastic surgeon for the face. Ask me how I know....sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well, the doctor thought stitches would actually make it worse by adding two additional spots of scarring (where the needle goes through), so he didn't do anything. It still looks like it's hanging wide open to me, but DH thinks it's fine, so....I guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 You could at least hold it together until it heals with butterfly bandages. My ds7 got a very similar looking wound when he was 1, and we didn't do anything to it & he still has the scar. (In the middle of his forehead.) I think if we had butterflied it there would be less of a scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 So, at the risk of sounding stupid, can someone please link me to what I'd be looking for as far as "butterfly bandages"?!? I'm not sure what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-butterfly-waterproof-adhesive-closures/ID=prod6028572-product Hold the wound shut so that both edges of the opening touch, and stick one or two of these bandages on to basically tape it shut. HTH! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-butterfly-waterproof-adhesive-closures/ID=prod6028572-product Hold the wound shut so that both edges of the opening touch, and stick one or two of these bandages on to basically tape it shut. HTH! :grouphug: Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Butterfly bandages work, but I prefer steri strips. They would be in the same area for purchase. You just cut them to the length you need and put them on. You can use as many as you need to hold it together and make them as long as necessary. I don't tend to do stitches. I just tape my kids back together. They have all been taped at some point. Faces included. No terrible scars have resulted from my care.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Butterfly bandages work, but I prefer steri strips. They would be in the same area for purchase. You just cut them to the length you need and put them on. You can use as many as you need to hold it together and make them as long as necessary. I don't tend to do stitches. I just tape my kids back together. They have all been taped at some point. Faces included. No terrible scars have resulted from my care.:D Now steri strips I've heard of :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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