Main Article on Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
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Please share your experience with seeking medical care for a cut, scrape, or puncture wound. Submit Your Comment
Comment from: Zimel, 19-24 Female (Caregiver)
Published: October 15
Stopping the bleeding after the cut is the first important thing. Many still don't know how to properly treat a cut or wounds to avoid infection.
Comment from: Bubbles, Female (Caregiver)
Published: March 15
It was on Christmas day and my sister cut herself with a knife trying to open a present; worst Christmas ever.

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