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get the shrapnel out- then cure like an ordinary gunshot wound
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If you have determined that your Buddy does not have an open chest wound but you do have to deal with the piece of shrapnel protruding from his abdomen To treat his injury you?
call 911 SABC: Do not remove the shrapnel. instead you immobilize the shrapnel and pack dressing around the impaled object. then you would use a bandage to hold the dressing in place
What is consistent with thermal effects 1 shrapnel wound 2 superficial burn 3 head wound 4 broken arm?
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What was the most common way to take care of a bullet or cannon wound in the US Civil War?
Upperbody, Chest, Abdomen: Block bleeding, wipe wound, open wound (with scalpel if needed), reach in and dig around to remove bullet, attempt to repair any inner-body damage that you can, sew wound shut. Arms & Legs: Possibly remove bullet, more likely to amputate limb Cannon wounds almost always involved massive shrapnel damage and bleeding that would usually kill you, on the off chance you were alive you might have a broken limb that would be set or shrapnel wounds (various ways to treat)
What do you do if a snake bite is not poisionous?
Treat the wound as any other puncture wound.
A piece of shrapnel is sticking out of his abdomen and a small hole is in his chest what would not be a sign of an open chest wound?
Greenish tint to the lips and fingertips.
How do you bandage an open chest wound?
If you are not sure if a chest wound has penetrated the chest wall completely, treat the wound as though it were an open chest wound.
What are the chracteristics of a shrapnel wound?
Shrapnel wounds (generally during war time) comes in various forms: * Shrapnel is extremely sharp and it's caused by a bomb or grenade (booby traps). The thrust can sever a head or limbs. * Shrapnel can embed itself into a human body destroying organs, or, if the poor soldier is lucky enough it can be removed. * Shrapnel causes paralysis in the less fortunate (severs the spinal column.) * Shrapnel can also enter the gut area and cause severe damage laying the person's stomach wide open. * Shrapnel can enter the body at any angle and can be in extremely small pieces which is difficult for the surgeon to remove.
What should you do if more than one wound is found during a quick patient assessment?
Assess both wounds. Assess for blood loss. Treat the most serious wound first. Protect the lesser wound(s) until those can be treated. Transport as soon as safe to do so.
How do you treat an open wound on a chicken?
just sew it
How do you treat a wound that is ulcerous?
by only drinking water
What are the steps to treat a victim for a facial wound?
Go to the hospital
If more than one wound is found during a quick assessment What should you do?
Treat the most serious wound first.
