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  2. Puncture wounds: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-puncture...

    With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.

  3. Foot Puncture Wounds - Foot & Ankle - Orthobullets

    www.orthobullets.com/foot-and-ankle/7026

    Foot Puncture Wounds are common work place injuries which are at high risk for soft tissue infection and development of osteomyelitis. Diagnosis is clinical with inspection of the plantar foot for the puncture site as well as surrounding erythema and drainage.

  4. Puncture Wound in the Foot - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com

    www.drugs.com/cg/puncture-wound-in-the-foot.html

    A puncture wound is a hole in the skin of your foot made by a sharp, pointed object. The area may be bruised or swollen. You may have bleeding, pain, or trouble moving the affected area.

  5. Puncture Wounds: ED presentations, evaluation, and management

    www.emdocs.net/puncture-wounds-ed-presentations...

    Physical exam was remarkable for moderate swelling of her left foot up to the ankle with redness and tenderness, especially on the plantar surface where a small, subtle puncture wound was visible and associated with fluctuance. Puncture wounds are penetrating injuries caused by a pointed object.

  6. Puncture Wound Care, Infection, Antibiotics & Healing Time

    www.emedicinehealth.com/puncture_wound/article...

    Treating a puncture wound involves stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound, and protecting the wound. A puncture wound is caused by an object piercing the skin and creating a small hole. Some punctures are surface level, while others can be very deep, depending on the source and cause.

  7. What to Know About Puncture Wounds to the Feet - Urgent Care 24/7

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    Puncture wounds to the feet are common injuries in warmer months and can often happen when walking barefoot. Puncture wounds occur when sharp objects such as nails or glass penetrate the skin. If you suffer a puncture wound, taking care of it as soon as possible is essential to avoid complications.

  8. Puncture Wounds - Foot Health Facts

    www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/puncture-wounds

    Puncture wounds are common in the foot, especially in warm weather when people go barefoot. But even though they occur frequently, puncture wounds of the foot are often inadequately treated. If not properly treated, infection or other complications can develop.