Archive: Emergency Department

What is a Pulled Elbow? A pulled elbow is a common condition in young children, generally affecting children under the age of five. It occurs when the radial head...

We call the wound on your shin a pre-tibial laceration. This is not like a simple cut and will take several weeks to heal. You should: • Wear the...

The plaster will take 24 hours to be completely dry and you should treat it very carefully. Do: • Keep the plaster raised when you are sitting. • Exercise...

As the nose is a prominent part of the face, it is prone to injury and can be hurt frequently. It tends to swell up easily and this swelling...

You have damaged the tendon that straightens the top of your finger.It is important for the tendon ends to be kept close together to allow them to join. Tendons...

Lower back pain is a very common medical complaint. In the UK, 60-80% of people are affected at some time in their lives. Each year, 120 million working days...

You may have injured your knee by damaging the ligaments, the muscles or the tendons. This will cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and a limp. Do: • Rest your leg...

You should: • Give your child regular fluids and encourage them to drink more. If breastfeeding, continue as normal • Check your child at night • Keep them away...

Your child has been assessed as having a low energy head injury that has a very low likelihood of complications. When you get them home, it is very unlikely...

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