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If you get stabbed on the chest, should you take the knife out or leave it in?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

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Don't touch it. : Removing the knife could cause bleeding from a source which is currently controlled. It should not be removed until you are in a controlled situation.

Answered 11/30/2012

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