It is important to thoroughly clean the wound in order to avoid infection, especially with wounds of the hand, head, chest, back, or abdomen. Deep puncture wounds can damage underlying blood vessels, nerves, and organs. Superficial to deep penetration of the skin with a sharp object. You cannot stop the bleeding. You suspect internal injury to nerves, organs, or blood vessels.
Object remains in wound.
Wound is more than superficial and is in the hand, head, chest, back, or abdomen. It has been more than five years since your last tetanus shot or date of last tetanus shot is not known. Rinse the wound with cool water. Wash around the wound with soap and water. Avoid getting soap in the wound.