A GP guide to paediatric facial trauma and scars
Facial lacerations in children are a common presentation in primary care, so it's worth being aware of these key management principles.
Facial trauma is extremely common in the paediatric population, and a significant proportion of injuries can be managed in the primary care setting.
The most important step in management is to screen for associated injuries, such as concussion, cervical spine injury or facial bone fractures.
