Puncture WoundIllustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications,
Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp,
pointed object that penetrates the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower
and deeper than a cut or scrape. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 20, 2017 Current as of:
March 20, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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