Question 1

what can cause a puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Puncture wound: Any object that is pointy and or sharp can have the ability to puncture the skin resulting in a penetrating wound.

Question 2

with a deep puncture wound caused by stepping on an old nail, should i try to remove some of the damaged skin around the wound entrance to help irrigate the interior and prevent the epidermis from healing before any debris can make its way out?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Please do not treat such wounds yourself at home. See a doctor to get treated. I hope you are up to date with your vaccinations.

Question 3

how is a puncture wound treated?

Accepted Answer

Puncture wound: Rx for a puncture wound requires copious cleansing of the wound with Normal Saline washes, deriding any devitalized tissue, clean wound care products and observation. Depending on the circumstances, a culture may be taken and emperic antibiotics may be given pending the results of the culture. Also, we recommend that a patient with a puncture have up-to-date coverage with a tetanus shot.

Question 4

how can i treat my puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean: Immediately clean with soap and water and cover with an over-the-counter triple antibiotic cream 2x/day.  Pad it with a protective dressing and keep it clean, dry and free from further pressure/trauma.  If it begins to become red, swollen or the pain worsens, see your doctor.  If you haven't had a tetanus vaccine in the past 5 years, you need one.

Question 5

what are fast ways to heal a puncture wound?

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Keep it clean: Need to keep it cleaned out and apply topical antibiotic.  It will also help to keep pressure off the area.

Question 6

i've got a puncture wound, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depending on what caused it, you need to make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date and then soak in warm soapy water, apply antiseptic and band aid. If signs of infection see a doctor asap.

Question 7

can you tell me how i can manage a puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Do not seal: Puncture wounds need to drain as have high potential for infection. They should not be surgically closed. And should be irrigated daily and sometimes packed with a wick to avoid premature closure at the surface. If you see any signs of cellulitis or purulent drainage seek care with your pcp.

Question 8

must i seek immediate help if i have puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Puncture Wound: It is probably a good idea to have this looked at by your clinician since a puncture wound can cause structural and infectious problems (in addition to being painful). Your clinician will inquire about your tetanus immune status (a vaccine for tetanus is required every ten years). If you have a neuropathy, arterial disease and or are diabetic you must seek urgent help!

Question 9

how long would a puncture wound take to heal completely?

Accepted Answer

Time to heal wound: The time to heal is variable and depends on many factors; depth, bone or tendon involvement, contaminants, infection, blood supply, nutrition and wound care. If you are slow to heal, ok to check with your doctor or local wound care clinic.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Puncture wound : A wound created by something sharp penetrating. Example a needle, a knife, a nail or a screw driver.

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