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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Foot punctured by nail, screw, or metal shard — especially through shoe or barefoot on construction debris.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Small hole in sole, pain walking, object was rusty or dirty.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Swelling next day.
Scene hazards: Tetanus, Deep infection
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove shoe and sock. Inspect depth.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wash exterior with soap water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not soak in strong chemicals.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clinic for wound exploration and booster.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clinic same day — punctures need professional cleaning.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if spreading redness or systemic illness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — X-ray if foreign body suspected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Antibiotics for high-risk punctures.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT seal wound with tape without washing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume thin nail means shallow wound.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Small puncture holes do not need tetanus shot
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rusty nail through shoe is classic tetanus scenario regardless of size.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tetanus from ignored puncture.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Punctures seal surface and trap bacteria deep — tetanus risk high.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shoe nail punctures are often deeper than they look.