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Slipped And Fell, Deep Cut On The Leg, Then Fell On Back, Treatment

I slipped and got a deep cut on my leg then fell my back to the concrete floor.
Fri, 12 Jul 2013
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Hello,

Apply pressure to stop bleeding.

Wash with water to removed all debris from wound.

Go to ER to have this evaluated, as it might need stitches.

Take an Tetanus injection to prevent tetanus.

Take the antibiotics that would be prescribed in the ER.

Regards,

Dr.Joshi
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Slipped And Fell, Deep Cut On The Leg, Then Fell On Back, Treatment

Hello, Apply pressure to stop bleeding. Wash with water to removed all debris from wound. Go to ER to have this evaluated, as it might need stitches. Take an Tetanus injection to prevent tetanus. Take the antibiotics that would be prescribed in the ER. Regards, Dr.Joshi