When to Call Your Child's Physician
It is important to contact your child's physician in the following situations:
- If your child is not eating or drinking well
- If there is antisocial or disruptive behavior at home or school
- If there are signs of infection (healing burn areas change and become red, warm, swollen, extremely tender, and have a foul odor)
- If there is uncontrollable itching
- If the scar cracks open or splits
- If a contracture occurs
- If your child's temperature is greater than 101.5 F rectally or by mouth
- If it appears that the dressing changes are painful for your child (you may want to discuss pain medication with your physician)
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