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Accidentally cut my wrist
Hi Doctor, I accidentally cut my wrist while opening a package with a cutter knife blade. The cut is small and the bleeding has stopped. I’m attaching photos of the wound and the blade. Could you please let me know if it looks superficial and whether I need a tetanus shot or any further treatment? Thank you.
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Take Inj TT 0.5 im, if you have not taken any tetnus shot earlier. Since the blade looks rusted it is important to take the injection
Next Steps
Apply Provide iodine or Muporocin ointement over the cut after an antiseptic wash.
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Consult via the app, if there is pain or pus discharge or the wound detoriating.
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Hello,
The wound looks superficial
As for tetanus vaccine, if you haven't taken it in the last 5 years, please do take one injection of TT vaccination.
If you have taken TT vaccine in the last 5 years, then no need for repeating it now.
Next Steps
Please wash your wrist cleanly with running water and antiseptic like dettol diluted in water.
keep the area dry, and wipe it with a dry clean cloth whenever it gets wet.
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The cut appears superficial â bleeding has stopped and the wound does not look deep. However, a cutter blade is a metal object and any cut from a metallic instrument warrants a tetanus booster if your last TT shot was more than 5 years ago (or unknown). This is a standard precaution regardless of how small the wound is. The wound itself just needs proper cleaning and dressing.
Next Steps
Clean the wound thoroughly with antiseptic, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a sterile dressing. Get a tetanus toxoid (TT) booster if your last dose was more than 5 years ago or if you are unsure. Watch for signs of infection (increasing redness, swelling, pus, fever) over the next 48-72 hours. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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According to guidelines..if you have not taken any tetanus vaccination till now..you have to take two doses of vaccine..
if you have taken within 5-10 years..then one dose of tetanus vaccine
If you have taken tetanus vaccine within 5 years..no need to take anything
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