We take care of all kinds of cuts and scrapes at Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care. Apply firm pressure to any cut with a clean cloth or tissue. If it bleeds through, do not replace the cloth, but apply more on top. If you are not sure if your child needs stitches or any other kind of laceration repair, bring them to Little Spurs for evaluation.
Our kids urgent care team can treat many types of cuts and lacerations. Depending on the type, size, and location of the wound, we may use stitches (sutures), medical glue, or staples to help your child heal quickly and safely.
If too much time has passed since the injury happened, your child may no longer be able to get stitches. Generally, most cuts should be closed within 6–12 hours. After that, closing the wound could increase the risk of infection.
Even if it’s been a while, we still recommend bringing your child to Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care for an evaluation. Our team can assess the wound, clean it properly, and decide if your child may need antibiotics or other care to help prevent infection and promote healing.
Yes! If your sutures or staples were placed at a Little Spurs location, removal is provided at no cost. If they were placed at another facility, a standard co-pay or deductible will apply.
Yes, if your child needs a tetanus shot for an injury, we can administer the shot. We do not give tetanus shots as a stand alone service.
No. We do not perform sedation. We do numb the wound before repairing. If your child needs to be sedated for a laceration repair, they will be referred to the emergency room.
