Puncture Wound Case

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Reason for Visit: Puncture Wound to the Right FA S: TM works in GA Chassis when he injured his right FA. According to TM he was putting in nuts on the exhaust muffler and a piece of metal was sticking out of the muffler and stuck him in his right FA. TM denies previous injury to right arm. TM rates his pain at 2/10. O: Right FA: minimal bleeding, no edema, no redness, no FB present. Mild tenderness with palpation A: Right FA Puncture Wound P: Clean the wound with tap water and Hibiclens, Band-Aid applied The TM instructed on s/s of infection to watch out for. The TM verbalized the understanding. X-ray of the Right FA – negative finding of FB Tetanus Given Disposition: Full Duty; follow up on Monday

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