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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining a low-velocity nail gun injury to the hand. The wound appears clean with minimal tissue damage, and radiographs show no fracture or joint involvement. What is the most accurate statement regarding the use of prophylactic antibiotics for this patient?

  • Prophylactic antibiotics are not universally mandated and should be considered based on an individual risk assessment.

  • Prophylactic antibiotics are required for all nail gun injuries to prevent tetanus.

  • Surgical debridement is always required before antibiotics can be considered.

  • A 10-day course of intravenous antibiotics is the standard protocol.

BCEN CEN
Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
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