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Bleeding
Alternative names:
blood loss; open injury bleeding
Prevention:
- Use good judgment and keep knives and sharp objects away
from small children.
- Stay up-to-date on vaccinations.
Generally, the tetanus
immunization (vaccine) is renewed every 10 years. Immunization
is indicated at 5 years if the person has had 2 or fewer
prior immunizations; the wound
is heavily contaminated (foreign material); or there is
extensive crush injury
or devitalized tissue.
Update Date: 10/08/99
Updated by: adam.com editorial
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