What to do if punctured and bleeding by a pencil
Nov 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Shaolong
Introduction
After being punctured and bleeding from a pencil, first check whether there is any pencil tip residue in the wound. If residue is present, remove it with tweezers and rinse the wound thoroughly with clean water. Then, evenly apply povidone-iodine swabs and alcohol swabs to completely disinfect the injured area. Finally, apply an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointment to the wound and cover it with waterproof adhesive tape.
During the use of pencils, it is possible for a pencil to pierce the skin. If punctured and bleeding occurs, the pencil tip should be promptly removed, followed by proper disinfection. The specific steps are as follows:
1. First, check whether any part of the pencil tip remains in the wound. If there are broken fragments, remove them with sterilized tweezers and thoroughly rinse the wound with plenty of running water.
2. If the pencil has caused a deep wound that continues to bleed, apply pressure first to stop the bleeding. Then thoroughly disinfect the injured area by evenly swabbing with iodine tincture (iodophor) and alcohol swabs.
3. After disinfection, apply an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointment to the wound, then cover it with waterproof adhesive tape or bandage.
4. If the pencil punctures a sensitive or special area, seek medical attention at a hospital for appropriate professional treatment.
