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Would liquid plumber work for cleaning and cauterizing a puncture wound?
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No, no. no: This is the worst possible thing you can do. If the wound is deep, dirty or significant - would get seen at the er. May need wound care ; possibly a tetanus shot. Sometimes antibiotics may be indicated.
Answered 2/7/2014
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