An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle).
1. Do NOT remove the object & call 911
2. Find a cup, bucket or some other object to place around the object.
3. Tape or tie down the protecting enclosure.
4. Leave the top open for viewing
5. Pack with guaze/bandage, if available, to prevent movement if cover is large.
6. Adjust the instructions depending on location and size of impaled object.
Using guaze.
Using guaze.
Using gauze
There are times when an impaled object cuts through a major blood vessel, but the wound does not bleed because the impaled object is effectively stopping the bleeding. At the scene, the responder will secure the object in place. At the hospital, the object can be removed under controlled conditions, where the damage can be cleaned and stitched (or cauterized) and blood/antibiotics can be administered if required.
There are times when an impaled object cuts through a major blood vessel, but the wound does not bleed because the impaled object is effectively stopping the bleeding. At the scene, the responder will secure the object in place. At the hospital, the object can be removed under controlled conditions, where the damage can be cleaned and stitched (or cauterized) and blood/antibiotics can be administered if required.
Using gauze
Using gauze
An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle). 1. Do NOT remove the object. Call 911 2. Find a cup, bucket or some other object to place around the object. 3. Tape or tie down the protecting enclosure. 4. Leave the top open for viewing 5. Pack with guaze/bandage, if available, to prevent movement if cover is large. 6. Adjust the instructions depending on location and size of impaled object. An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle).
An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle). 1. Do NOT remove the object. Call 911 2. Find a cup, bucket or some other object to place around the object. 3. Tape or tie down the protecting enclosure. 4. Leave the top open for viewing 5. Pack with guaze/bandage, if available, to prevent movement if cover is large. 6. Adjust the instructions depending on location and size of impaled object. An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle).
An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle). 1. Do NOT remove the object. Call 911 2. Find a cup, bucket or some other object to place around the object. 3. Tape or tie down the protecting enclosure. 4. Leave the top open for viewing 5. Pack with guaze/bandage, if available, to prevent movement if cover is large. 6. Adjust the instructions depending on location and size of impaled object. An impaled object is one that has punctured and imbedded into the soft tissue (skin/muscle).
The only time an impaled object can be safely removed is if it's stuck in the cheek. The wound must then be immediately treated and wrapped to slow the bleeding.
Boil in hot water, slowly remove the object while covering it with alcohol, conolt a doctor about the removal