I discussed the tetanus question regarding prophylaxis in the February and May 2014 columns; please refer to those columns for more details. Figure 7. Previous case of puncture wound in which an ...

Puncture wounds should not be debrided. Smooth wound edges are essential for optimal healing and cosmetic appearance. ... Not all wounds require antimicrobial prophylaxis.

Other important aspects of care include assessing the wound for a retained foreign body, which may require radiology, updating tetanus prophylaxis, and appropriate wound care. The possibility of ...