impaled object

impaled object

A foreign body that penetrates the skin and remains embedded in tissue. Such objects should be stabilized to prevent movement and allowed to remain in place while the patient is transported to receive professional care. EMS providers are taught that an impaled object to the cheek may be removed if it is causing a compromise to the airway.
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