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Penetrating Injuries









    •  Knife-wound	severity




           – Anatomic	area	penetrated



                   •  Fourth	intercostal	space	may	be

                      chest	and	abdomen



           – Length	of	blade



           – Angle	of	penetration



    •  Stabilize	impaled	object



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           – Minimize	external	movement
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