After a Burn: When to Call Your Child's Healthcare Provider
It is important to contact your child's healthcare provider in the following situations:
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If your child is not eating or drinking well
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If there is antisocial or disruptive behavior at home or school
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If there are signs of infection (healing burn areas change and become red, warm, swollen, extremely tender, and have a foul odor)
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If there is uncontrollable itching
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If the scar cracks open or splits
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If a contracture happens
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If the burn is on an extremity and the child has difficulty moving the extremity or digits
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If there is excessive swelling in the injured area
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If your child's temperature is greater than 101.5° F (38.6° C) rectally or by mouth
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If it appears that the dressing changes are painful for your child (you may want to discuss pain medicine with your healthcare provider)
Online Medical Reviewer:
Berry, Judith, PhD, APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Mancini, Mary, MD
Date Last Reviewed:
6/1/2016
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