Difference between revisions of "Paper Cut"
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 5 October 2017
A paper cut is a life-threatening condition caused when a lethal weapon (paper) slices a person's skin and puts a patient at risk of exsanguination. Though sucking on, putting a Band-Aid, or having mommy kiss the afflicted finger are good interventions, it is best to head to the nearest emergency room or, better, hospice.[1] As most victims will not survive a life-ending paper cut, it is best that these patients are made DNR/DNI[2] and palliative care be involved from the get-go. In a best case scenario, a paper cut still requires amputation. As paper cuts are extremely painful, narcotics are a must for any patient.
Gomerpedia Tip
Do not present to a level VIII trauma center as a paper cut might be too complex for them to handle.[3]
Related Reading
- 4" x 4" Gauze
- Blood
- Blood Consent Form
- Blood Types
- Guestimated Blood Loss
- Haircut
- Heme-Heme Interaction
- Hemostat
- Hospicillin
- Liberal Transfusion Strategy
- Medical Emergency
- Restrictive Transfusion Strategy
- Really Restrictive Transfusion Strategy
- What do you expect me to do about it?
References