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If you've just been attacked by a knife and stabbed, what should you do whilst on your way to the hospital?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't drive : Yourself. You could bleed enough that you pass out from blood loss while driving. Call 911 asap - emergency medical services will render medical care to you while enroute to the hospital.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

If you've just been attacked by a knife and stabbed, what should you do whilst on your way to the hospital?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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