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The New Parents' Question & Answer Book


IMPALED OBJECTS


CAUSES

     Any object that pierces the body can cause injury and bleeding.


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  -  object protruding from body
  -  bleeding
  -  pain


EMERGENCY TREATMENT

1. SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.  Call 911 or operator.

Until Ambulance Arrives:

2. DO NOT remove child who is impaled on stationary object unless child's
   life is in immediate danger.  If you must remove child, do so gently and
   then control bleeding.
3. Observe for shock.  See SHOCK (later section).
4. Cut away clothing from around wound.
5. If impaled object is long, try to cut it off several inches from the point
   of penetration WITHOUT removing or moving object.
6. a) Wrap bulky dressing around object.
   b) Anchor with bandages or strips of cloth to keep it from moving.