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PUNCTURE WOUND

Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.


Common presenting symptoms sets include:

Pain
Redness
Swelling
Limited motion to involved area
Drainage
Animal Bite

Procedure:

1. Place patient in procedure room. Reveal area of puncture.
2. Obtain UPT in female of child-bearing age.
3. X-ray involved area.

Orders:
UPT
X-ray

Additional Considerations:
Soak affected area in betadine and tap water solution
Laceration set-up

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