Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for trouble breathing, a seizure, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or if your child is very difficult to wake.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the surgical team urgently if your child has:
Fever or chills, using the team’s temperature threshold
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pain, or drainage at the incision
Clear watery fluid leaking from the wound or nose
Repeated vomiting or difficulty keeping fluids down
Swelling that suddenly worsens after starting to improve
New unusual sleepiness, irritability, weakness, or vision changes
Helmet pressure sores, blisters, or skin breakdown
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Use the routine contact number for questions about helmet fit, scar care, activity, appointments, or slowly improving symptoms.
The article also says
Some swelling, bruising, tiredness, and mild discomfort are expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Craniosynostosis repair. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.