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Puncture wounds: First Aid (Copyright © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

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Publication Year: 2010
Language: English
Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-puncture-wounds/FA00014

This publication describes what to do to stop the bleeding from a puncture wound and how to prevent infection. It gives advice about how to clean puncture wounds and applying antibiotic as well as covering the wound and changing the dressing.

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This publication is available only on the Internet.

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Mayo Foundation
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Scottsdale AZ 85054

Phone: 480-301-8000

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