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Tumbles, falls, puncture wounds, and accidents, in general, can happen at any time. They are just as common at a place of work or in the home. When a bad cut or laceration occurs, it is imperative to receive medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid the risk of infection or contamination. Most lacerations are not life-threatening, but medical attention is vital to administer appropriate treatment promptly. A minor injury can become serious quickly if you are diabetic or immuno-compromised, so do not delay seeking medical care with our experienced staff and providers. With long wait times and the high cost of the emergency room, AFC Urgent Care West Chester is an excellent alternative.
Deep cuts that are jagged, gaping, and bleeding wounds require prompt medical care. At AFC Urgent Care West Chester, a highly qualified medical team is available seven days a week to treat these types of injuries. Lacerations often require suturing, but in some cases, they can be treated with bandages or tissue glue.
Cut and lacerations are often used interchangeably, but these terms usually mean different things. While both are wounds related to the skin, cuts are considered less severe than lacerations. A cut is a shallow wound that breaks the skin that is usually in a straight line. Most people have experienced a minor cut. A laceration is deeper and has an irregular shape. Often, the edges are jagged, and there is bruising and bleeding. A deep laceration can impact nerves, bones, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. A laceration needs prompt and proper medical attention to reduce the likelihood of infection, scarring, and other complications.
The skin can suffer a cut or laceration from any sharp object. Often, it is a knife or a shard of glass. Even a piece of paper can cause a paper cut, although this injury is more annoying than a medical emergency. Blunt force can also tear the skin and cause a laceration. A cut or laceration can occur without warning during routine activities such as:
Minor cuts are usually mild in pain and bleed slightly. However, the following symptoms may indicate that your cut is a deeper laceration and may need to be seen at AFC Urgent Care West Chester.
These symptoms include:
Visit AFC Urgent Care West Chester if your symptoms include the following:
Immediately visit an emergency room if your symptoms include the following:
Minor cuts and minor lacerations can be treated at home, while others must be seen by one of our providers. Generally, the deeper the wound and the longer it takes for bleeding to stop, the more likely someone needs to be seen at AFC Urgent Care West Chester.
Home care for minor cuts and lacerations include:
The care at AFC Urgent Care West Chester for deeper cuts and lacerations include:
If the object responsible for your injury was dirty or rusty you will need to make sure your wound is thoroughly cleaned. A tetanus booster may also be necessary.
A tetanus immunization is generally good for 10 years, although depending on the incident or circumstances, a tetanus booster may be recommended during your visit for the injury.
AFC Urgent Care West Chester is open seven days a week to treat you or a family member for a cut or laceration. No appointment is needed, and our center accepts most major insurance plans. Visit us today at 510 E. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 or call us at (484) 999-0204 if you have any questions.
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