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My newborn Got cut
Hi doc . My 3 month old got cut on her finger while nailes trimming. There was quit alot of bleeding. We applied turmeric and detol on the wound to stop the bleeding and it stopped. I have stick a banded for now . What can I do to keep the wound clean for healthy healing ?
Does she need a tetanus shot?
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If she has been immunised according to govt schedule then no need of extra tetanus shot
But NO application of haldi or such
Apply antiseptic cream
T bact 1-1-1 for 3 days
And use mitten to prevent finger in mouth
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Careful while nail cutting
Use magnifying glasses
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Can use any antiseptic cream like tbact to keep wound clean and infection free
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Please avoid using turmeric on any wound as it can cause super added infection secondly there is no need of giving tetanus shot to the baby as the baby gets tetanus shot with regular vaccination's
Whenever there is any bleed apply pressure on that site with a clean cloth and dont apply any bandage on the site
Apply betadiene ointment on the site
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Infants who receive their standard, up-to-date immunizations are already protected against tetanus, as the primary DTaP or DTP vaccine series typically delivers doses at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.Extra emergency booster injections are generally not required for minor, clean domestic scratches if the routine schedules are strictly followed.The physical bandage must be removed immediately because it presents a major choking hazard if the baby sucks on her fingers.Harsh chemicals like liquid Dettol and home remedies should be avoided on open infant skin; instead, wash the area gently with mild soap and clean water and consider a safe ointment.Please carefully review your child's physical vaccination record card and consult your local pediatrician to confirm that all 2-month vaccine shots were successfully completed.
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If Routine vaccination is done then not needed extra dose of tetanus shot...
Get dressing of wound with betadine
Apply antiseptic ointment
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Get dressing of wound with betadine
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Apply antiseptic ointment
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Hi this is Dr.Rajat Shrivastava
First of all whenever there is a cut and bleed do not apply turmeric over it as it can cause wound to get infected as it is not sterile at all.
whenever there is a cut or wound that is bleeding actively then apply pressure over the wound using clean cloth or something so that bleed stops.
In your case bleeding stopped but you applied bandage over it .
to keep wound healthy and no infection you have to remove the bandage and clean the wound again with running soap and water and keep it open only.
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For any more queries you can contact me by searching on google Dr.Rajat shrivastava indore
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can tele-consult me .
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She must have received tetanus vaccines as a part of routine immunization at 6 and 10 weeks. If not taken, then she needs it. Clean the wound daily with antiseptic using sterile dressing material. Better to visit a pediatrician once
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Avoid using turmeric on the wound. Minor injuries typically heal without complications. Tetanus toxoid injection is unnecessary if the child has received regular immunizations.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need of Tetanus now because you will be giving in your normal vaccination schedule
Just apply antibiotic cream to avoid infection that is Mupirocin ointment apply while sleeping baby for 3days
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