From tripping over the dog to accidentally slicing your finger with a knife, accidents happen all the time. Dr. McElya can handle most minor emergencies and wounds with these treatment options:
- Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution
- Stitches, sutures, or bandages to close the wound
- Antibiotics, when infected
- Topical creams or oral medications
- Braces or crutches
Dr. McElya is also able to prescribe the necessary medications to tackle your problem, from antibiotics to pain relief medication. Often a minor emergency can include these types of wounds:
- Minor lacerations and punctures without excessive bleeding
- Sprains and strains
- Wound closures
- Abscesses and ulcers
- Scrapes and cuts
- Blisters
- Minor burns
- Insect bites
- Wounds from a foreign body
- Ear and nose blockage from foreign body
For more advanced injuries and wounds, you should always err on the side of caution. If any of the following are present, seek urgent care by calling 911 immediately:
- Excessive bleeding
- Unconsciousness
- Severe pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Poisoning or overdose
- Allergic reaction
If you or your child has a minor medical emergency, Dr. McElya tries to accommodate all of his patients with same-day appointments. It’s best to call ahead to ensure that the doctor can see you and, if he can’t, his helpful staff will point you in the right direction.
Whether you or your child have suffered from a sprain, fracture, or open wound, Dr. McElya is equipped to handle most small medical emergencies at his Dallas practice, Neighborhood Medical Center. No one understands the importance of timely and quality care better than Dr. McElya, so if you or a loved one needs prompt medical attention, call our office for your same-day appointment.