Bandaging Basics

Children are prone to tumbles, cuts and scrapes. “Most minor injuries can be treated at home. But if you can’t stop a wound from bleeding or if a cut is deep and may need stiches, head to your doctor or urgent care,” says Cindy Gellner, M.D., a pediatrician at University of Utah Health Care. Here, she explains how to properly bandage a minor wound.

Do you think your child may need stitches? This page provides a quick guide to first aid and treatments for lacerations requiring stitches.