A serious attack could be fatal. Cuts and Burns Cuts and burns can range from minor problems that can be easily treated with first aid at home to serious injuries requiring immediate care. Deep or large cuts, those with objects embedded in them, or those that don't stop bleeding after a few minutes when pressure is applied require prompt care. Burns that cover an area as large as the patient's hand, that cause more than a few small blisters or that blacken the skin should be treated by a physician. Smaller burns in children may also require treatment.
Chemical burns to the throat, mouth or eye require emergency care.
When in Doubt . . . If you are in doubt about the need to use an emergency department, call your doctor for advice. Remember . . . Copyright 1999 The Health Alliance.