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What is the treatment for puncture wound of the arm?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Puncture wound arm: Tx similar for all puncture wounds: cleanse with soap & water; remove foreign bodies; apply sterile dressing. Provide antibiotics if appropriate. Update tetanus prophylaxis if indicated. Wound checks to monitor progress. If foreign body present, may need xray to determine extent of penetration/damage to vital structures.

Answered 5/31/2012

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