GENITAL INJURY

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR GENITAL INJURY

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

Major bleeding that can't be stopped.
Fainted or too weak to stand.

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

You think your child has a serious injury.
External bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure.
Bleeding from inside the vagina.
Vaginal injury with a penetrating object.
Skin split open or gaping and may need stitches.
Swollen or painful scrotum.
Painful urination or difficulty passing urine.
Blood in the urine.
Severe pain.
Age less than 1 year old.
Could have been caused by sexual abuse.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

Mild genital injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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