Question 1

how long can someone with a deep stab wound to the stomach spend in hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I'm no trauma surgeon but that answer greatly depends on what vital organs or other structures were injured as well as the health and overall condition of the patient.

Question 2

how long can you be in the hospital for a stab wound?

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Depth and impact: A stab wound is created when a sharp blade ruptures the skin and deeper tissues. The injury can damage adjacent tissues and organs which are interconnected and interrelated. Loss of blood, severity of damage to adjacent organs all affect healing process. Timing can be days, weeks, months until any real return to "normal" is identified. In short, the depth/severity of any stab wound is the answer.

Question 3

how long does someone need to be in the hospital after being shot (gunshot wound in leg, no bones were harmed) and stabbed (stab wound in abdomen, no organs or blood vessels have been injured)?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: Every case is different because it depends on what got damaged. There are important things in the legs besides bones. Leg tendons, arteries, veins, and nerves can be badly damaged. In the abdomen, there are also important things. Basically, only the superficial wounds would get one out the hospital quickly... unless it was in a war zone with many new casualties arriving daily.

Question 4

how long would you need to stay in the hospital after a small stab wound near the neck?

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Depends: If there is no major damage to nerves, blood supply, organs then early if there are complication with breathing or eating or any other issue will need a transitional care hospital.

Question 5

will paramedics stitch up a stab wound on the spot or wait till the hospital?

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Paramedics: Are not authorized (though some certainly are capable) of suturing wounds.  That is the territory of physicians and their authorized and appropriately trained mid-level  providers.

Question 6

please tell me what to do with a stab wound if there's no clinic/hospital nearby?

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A stab wound: May need to be explored. Tetanus shot may be needed. I would find a way to make it to medical care.

Question 7

how can i treat a pencil stab wound?

Accepted Answer

When was your : Last tetanus shot? If it has been more than 10 years or you don't know - get another tetanus shot.  Has any pencil lead broken off into your skin that needs to be removed? The area needs to be well cleaned. It can be covered with a clean bandage. For signs of infection - redness, swelling, ^'ed pain, purulent drainage, heat, red streaks or fever - seek medical care asap. Take care.

Question 8

stab wound first aid, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure: To actively bleeding wound and call 911.

Question 9

how can i address the stab wound on my thigh?

Accepted Answer

?Type of Stab?: It is very important to disclose the information of how ou got stabbed and with what. If you ere stabbed with a knife, the depth of the open wpund is usually much deeper than you may thing. It can get ugly if the stab was very forceful and you end up with a large open wound. Other important factor, are you up-to-date on your tetanu immunization?

Question 10

can ards be brought on by a stab wound in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People who have a history of chronic alcoholism are at higher risk of developing ards, and people who have infection in their bloodstream (sepsis). ARDS risk depends on velocity of injury. The amount of tissue damage is directly related to the amount of energy exchange between the penetrating object and the body part.

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