A child who fell and broke his head and got stitches, if it is only simple trauma, and the mental state is good, there is no persistent headache, projectile vomiting, lethargy and other manifestations, there is generally no effect on the brain. However, it is recommended to improve the cranial CT examination under the guidance of the doctor.
Children’s development of various systems is still incomplete, and bone elasticity is good, the possibility of concussion, cerebral contusion and intracranial hemorrhage after a fall is not too great, but it is recommended to improve the cranial CT and cranial MRI examination to reduce the risk. Parents need to closely observe the child’s status, and should promptly follow up in the hospital if there is progressive impaired consciousness, headache, projectile vomiting and other manifestations.
Post-traumatic suturing is performed under local anesthesia, and the anesthesia is mainly for the scalp and subcutaneous tissues, which can’t get into the intracranial and brain tissues, so it won’t have any effect on the brain.
After the wound suture, should avoid water, do not eat spicy food, change the medicine in time, monitor the body temperature, such as the general situation is good, according to the situation of 3~7 days can be removed.