Question 1

When should a minor cut or graze be seen by a doctor or nurse?

Accepted Answer

Minor cuts and grazes can usually be managed with simple cleaning and dressings, but you should seek medical advice if bleeding does not stop after about 10 minutes of pressure, the wound is deep, contaminated or caused by rusty or dirty metal, there is glass or debris you cannot remove, or signs of infection appear. People with diabetes, poor circulation or on blood-thinning medication may need earlier review even for small wounds.

Question 2

When should a minor cut or graze be seen by a doctor or nurse?

Accepted Answer

Minor cuts and grazes can usually be managed with simple cleaning and dressings, but you should seek medical advice if bleeding does not stop after about 10 minutes of pressure, the wound is deep, contaminated or caused by rusty or dirty metal, there is glass or debris you cannot remove, or signs of infection appear. People with diabetes, poor circulation or on blood-thinning medication may need earlier review even for small wounds.

Question 3

When should a minor cut or graze be seen by a doctor or nurse?

Accepted Answer

Minor cuts and grazes can usually be managed with simple cleaning and dressings, but you should seek medical advice if bleeding does not stop after about 10 minutes of pressure, the wound is deep, contaminated or caused by rusty or dirty metal, there is glass or debris you cannot remove, or signs of infection appear. People with diabetes, poor circulation or on blood-thinning medication may need earlier review even for small wounds.

When should a minor cut or graze be seen by a doctor or nurse?

When should a minor cut or graze be seen by a doctor or nurse?

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