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What does 'bleed like a stuck pig' mean?
It means 'to bleed profusely'.
What is another word for puncture?
Wound.
Is puncture an adjective?
No it is not. The word puncture can be a verb or a noun. It is a noun adjunct when used with nouns, as in puncture wound.
What are symptoms of a puncture wound?
A puncture wound will be greater than its length, therefore there is usually little bleeding around the outside of the wound and more bleeding inside, causing discoloration
What do you do if a snake bite is not poisionous?
Treat the wound as any other puncture wound.
What is the condition called when you bleed a lot or profusely?
This condition is called Hemophilia.
What circumstances should you touch an open wound with your fingers?
When possible, you should use a clean dry cloth, even a shirt, scarf, necktie, etc. However, if an artery has been cut, you will likely have to use your bare hand(s) until you can grab or obtain a cloth. Any time a wound bleeds profusely, or the wound is pumping blood (sign of arterial bleed), the wound requires immediate pressure.NOTE: The scalp has a huge supply of blood vessels. So head wounds bleed much more even for minor cuts. But a few minutes of pressure should slow or stop the bleed from a head wound.
Can you a horse develop an abscess after a puncture wound with a branch?
Yes.
Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin?
Puncture
When a healthcare worker has a puncture wound what is the proper way to handle this situation?
healthcare worker should apply band-aid on a puncture wound, after it he should wear sterile gloves, then he can do his work.
Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin such as nail a piece of glass a weapon or other debris?
A puncture.
What is the actual name wound caused by sharp pointed object?
Puncture
