The cut was taped together using steri-strips. Ben was given a tetanus vaccination, and then a doctor was called.
“Ben’s lost a lot of blood,” The doctor spoke with Mr Allen, “He should be fine once he’s had some rest and fluids, but we think it would be best for him to stay here under observation for tonight. I don’t know if you want to call his parents, there’s a hospital phone down the corridor.”
Mr Allen nodded, “There’s not any long-lasting damage to the arm, is there?”
The doctor shook his head, “No, there might be a nasty scar, but he was lucky not to sever any muscle or nerves, his arm should be fine once the wound heals up as long as he keeps it clean.”
“Okay, thank you doctor. I’ll just go and use the phone.”