Wounds, Stab
| Definition: |
Penetrating wounds caused by a pointed object. |
| Notes: |
IM; coord with organ /inj or precoord inj term (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
specific heading/injuries (1966-1975) |
Wounds, Stab Categories.
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Needlestick Injuries - Penetrating stab wounds caused by needles. They are of special concern to health care workers since such injuries put them at risk for developing infectious disease. |
Wounds, Stab Definitions and Terms
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