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$Unique_ID{BRK05015}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{WOUNDS}
$Subject{WOUND WOUNDS Puncture Punctures Embedded bleeding}
$Volume{}
$Log{}
Copyright (c) 1993 Creative Multimedia
WOUNDS
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Puncture Wounds are small, but deep holes caused by a pin, nail, bite, bullet
or any other penetrating object.
Usually cause internal injury, but not heavy external bleeding.
Immediate Treatment:
1. If a serious injury, call for medical help.
2. If bitten by an animal, determine if it was rabid.
3. If bleeding severely, give first aid for bleeding. DO NOT try to clean
a major wound, it will increase bleeding.
4. Rinse a puncture wound with a forceful stream of water.
5. Apply an antiseptic solution, then bandage the hole with gauze until help
arrives.
6. When help arrives, be sure the victim is up to date on tetanus
immunization.
Embedded Object Wounds require immediate medical help. DO NOT move the
object as this will cause further bleeding, pain and damage.
Immediate Treatment:
1. Leave the object in its place, and cut away any clothing that is in the
way.
2. Control bleeding if necessary with indirect pressure around the wound.
3. Bandage the wound to keep the object from moving.
When help arrives, be sure the victim is up to date on tetanus immunization.
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This Section has been prepared as a quick-reference, but should in no way
substitute for the extensive and professional training you should receive to
be fully prepared for an emergency. We recommend you contact your local
hospital or American Red Cross for comprehensive First Aid training and
certification.