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[[File:Blood.jpg|400px|thumb|leftright|''An all-too common result of a paper cut'']]
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]</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]</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.
'''Related Reading'''
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- [[4" x 4" Gauze]]
- [[Haircut]]
      - [[Medical Emergency]]

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