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What Precautions Should Be Taken After Wound From Rusted Metal?
earlier this afternoon i accidently cut myself on a rusty piece of metal. i went to the bathroom and cleaned it up with soap and water and then got a bandaid for it. it is a small puncture wound and from the outside it looks clean. i am up to date on my tetanus shot and i am just wondering what i should look out for. thanks for the input.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you got a cut from piece of rusty metal wound which could cause puncture wound and rusted metal injury, as your immunization is up to date you need not to worry about. Tetanus is usually taken once in 5 years. You should go for booster dose of immunization if injury is there. You should visit general physician / surgeon once and get it examined. Surgeon will examine your wound completely and start treatment as per requirement. Maintain area clean and dry. Cover area to prevent any debris exposure.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you got a cut from piece of rusty metal wound which could cause puncture wound and rusted metal injury, as your immunization is up to date you need not to worry about. Tetanus is usually taken once in 5 years. You should go for booster dose of immunization if injury is there. You should visit general physician / surgeon once and get it examined. Surgeon will examine your wound completely and start treatment as per requirement. Maintain area clean and dry. Cover area to prevent any debris exposure.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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