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Puncture wounds - should be considered serious because there could be tissue damage and infection can develop.
First aid for puncture wounds
• Begin ESM and primary survey & scene survey.
• Do NOT remove the object.
• Hands should be washed or gloves should be used if available.
• Second survey and expose the wound.There may not be much external bleeding you should suspect. internal bleeding mainly if the wound is in the chest or abdomen.
• Try to control bleeding by putting pressure, rest and elevation.
• Dress the wound.
• Continue giving casualty care until medical help arrives.
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