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Bookmark or Share- How To Care For A Puncture Wound — WoundCare UniversityPuncture wounds often result from sharp objects like nails, needles, or animal bites penetrating the skin. Though they may appear minor, these wounds often extend deep into tissue, posing a risk of infection.
- Cuts and puncture wounds Information | Mount Sinai - New YorkA puncture wound is usually caused by a sharp pointy object such as a nail, animal teeth, or a tack. This type of wound usually does not bleed excessively and can appear to close up. Puncture wounds are also prone to infection and should be treated appropriately.
- Puncture Wounds - Foot Health FactsPuncture Wounds What Is a Puncture Wound? Puncture wounds are not the same as cuts. A puncture wound has a small entry hole caused by a pointed object, such as a nail that you have stepped on. In contrast, a cut is an open wound that produces a long tear in the skin.
- Puncture Wounds: Care Instructions - Kaiser PermanenteA puncture wound can happen anywhere on your body. These wounds tend to be narrower and deeper than cuts. A puncture wound is usually left open instead of being closed.
- Puncture Wounds - Kaiser PermanenteA puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a cut or scrape. Many people get puncture wounds by accident from household items, work items, or yard tools or when operating machinery.
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