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| − | 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.<ref>After Another Horrid Shift, Doctor Calls Palliative Care on Self, Goes Home with Hospice | + | [[File:Blood.jpg|500px|thumb|right|''An all-too common result of a paper cut'']] |
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| + | 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 Food|finger]] are good interventions, it is best to head to the nearest [[Emergency Room|emergency room]] or, better, hospice.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/04/palliative-care/ After Another Horrid Shift, Doctor Calls Palliative Care on Self, Goes Home with Hospice (Gomerblog)]</ref> As most victims will not survive a life-ending '''paper cut''', it is best that these patients are made [[DNR]]/DNI<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/09/medical-team/ Medical Team Confused as Patient Made DNR Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (Gomerblog)]</ref> and palliative care be involved from the get-go. In a best case scenario, a paper cut still requires [[Autoamputation|amputation]]. As '''paper cuts''' are extremely painful, [http://gomerblog.com/2014/01/percocet/ narcotics] are a must for any patient. | ||
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| + | Do not present to a level VIII trauma center as a '''paper cut''' might be too complex for them to handle.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/09/level-viii-trauma-center/ Level VIII Trauma Center Can Only Take Care of Paper Cuts Really (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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| + | * [[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?]] | ||
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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
- ↑ After Another Horrid Shift, Doctor Calls Palliative Care on Self, Goes Home with Hospice (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Medical Team Confused as Patient Made DNR Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Level VIII Trauma Center Can Only Take Care of Paper Cuts Really (Gomerblog)
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