A stab wound is any type of injury to the body which results from a object piercing the skin. They are commonly associated with knives but can be caused by any sharp object.
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a stab wound to the heart can result in cardiac tamponade
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LAYER CLOSURE OF three- inch stab wound of the neck
LAYER CLOSURE OF three- inch stab wound of the neck
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LAYER CLOSURE OF three- inch stab wound of the neck
A stab wound, a sharp instrument trauma, a gash, a slash wound, a cut, a nick...
Yes, it can even even ease the pain of a stab wound or gunshot wound.
No. Stab is a verb, and also a noun that can be used as an adjunct (e.g. stab wound). The closest adverb form is the awkward "stabbingly" (e.g. severe) referring to the intensity of a pain.
In the case of a stab wound to the abdomen, first you wear a globe and explore the wound with a finger, the smaller the wound , the more suspicious I would be...this could be a deep, deep stab, maybe with an ice breaker. I will send it to routine X-Ray and Operation Room for an exploratory abdominal laparotomy and exploration to see if there is any internal organ wounded or if there is any hemorrhage, after we have review the content of the abdominal cavity and nothing is bleeding, or I don't see any wounds . I will take blood smears and cultures of the abdominal fluid. Lets close the incision. I will leave a temporary drainage through the wound stab (Penrose made of latex-like material) and wait to see what kind of material is coming out. Patient goes to ICU for post-op follow up.
A stab wound to the chest can be life-threatening as it may penetrate vital organs, such as the heart or lungs, leading to severe internal bleeding or respiratory distress. The severity of the injury largely depends on the depth and location of the wound. Immediate medical attention is critical to assess damage and initiate treatment, which may involve surgery to repair any injuries and stabilize the patient. Signs of a serious chest stab wound include difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and excessive bleeding.