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Puncture Wound Treatment
Treatment for a puncture wound may include:
  • Wound irrigation
    • Rinsing the wound
  • Wound cleansing
  • Wound exploration:
    • Examining the wound for foreign bodies or injuries to structures beneath the skin
  • Wound debridement:
    • Removal of dead or dirty tissue
    • Removal of foreign bodies in the wound
  • Laceration repair:
    • With sutures, staples or skin adhesive Images
  • Antibiotics for wounds
  • Tetanus vaccination Images
  • Surgery for skin lacerations:
    • To remove foreign bodies or repair damaged tissue.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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