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What do you suggest if i cut myself with a rusty razor, what should i do?
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Wound Care: Stop bleeding by applying pressure. Rinse wound w clean water. Clean surrounding skin w soap & water on wash cloth. Apply antibiotic ointment. Initially cover w bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know when you last had one. Any signs of infection - you medical care.
Answered 4/25/2016
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If: it has been > 10 years since your last tetanus shot or you don't know - then please get a tetanus shot. Some physicians even recommend tetanus be repeated if the wound is particularly dirty and it has been > 5 years since your last tetanus shot.
Answered 1/9/2016
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