Cuts
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you unable to remove an object from a cut?
See significance of inability to remove an object from a cut if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you unable to remove an object from a cut?
Note: You may be unable to remove an object because:
- Of the location and depth of the cut.
- Of uncertainty about the depth of the cut.
- Removing the object will cause severe pain.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think an object is still in the cut and you are unable to remove it?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: August 28, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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