What injuries are considered minor?
What can be treated at a Minor Injuries Unit
- injuries to upper and lower limbs.
- broken bones, sprains, bruises and wounds.
- bites – human, animal and insect.
- burns and scalds.
- abscesses and wound infections.
- minor head injuries.
- broken noses and nosebleeds.
- foreign bodies in the eyes and nose.
What are 3 minor injuries?
Minor Injuries
- Scrapes.
- Cuts.
- Bruises.
- Sprains and Strains.
Can I go to minor injuries Scotland?
Minor Injuries Units Visit your local minor injuries unit for non-life threatening but painful injuries, like cuts, minor burns, sprains and strains, and suspected broken bones and fractures. You can use Scotland’s Service Directory to find a Minor Injuries Unit near you.
What is the difference between A&E and minor injuries?
If your injury is not serious, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU), rather than going to an A&E department. This will allow A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait.
What is the difference between major and minor injuries?
A major injury is any injury that could potentially lead to death, prolonged disability or permanently diminished quality of life. The following are examples of major injuries that should receive immediate attention. Minor injuries can be painful, but they don’t threaten your life, mobility or long-term survival.
Is a sprain a major injury?
Mild sprains can be treated at home. But the injuries that cause sprains can also cause serious injuries, such as fractures. You should see a doctor if you: Can’t move or bear weight on the affected joint.
What are considered moderate injuries?
Moderate Are temporary or remediable; Consequences are not life-threatening and are reversible in most instances. substantially hamper functioning or cause excessive pain; usually the consequences are completely reversible. months or lead to a permanent loss of function.
What are major and minor injuries?
Do I need an appointment for minor injuries Scotland?
Minor Injuries Service. The best way to access a minor injury assessment is by dialling 111 to get a scheduled appointment. Depending on the nature of the minor injury you will be allocated a video call or face to face appointment if you require further assessment or treatment.
Should I go to A&E with back pain?
Upper and middle back pain, in most cases, does get better with time and rest. If your back pain is unrelenting and not relieved by rest, you should immediately visit the closest emergency department. If the pain is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, you should also seek emergency care: Fever.
Do minor injuries deal with broken bones?
If the break is small or it’s just a crack, you may not feel much pain or even realise that you’ve broken a bone. Get medical help as soon as possible if you think you’ve broken a bone. If you think you may have broken your toe or finger, you can go to a minor injury unit or urgent care centre.
What is considered a major injury?
A major injury is any injury that could potentially lead to death, prolonged disability or permanently diminished quality of life. The following are examples of major injuries that should receive immediate attention. Compound fractures. Any type of head or eye injury. Deep lacerations or stab wounds.