Question

A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound in which the
bicycle kickstand is impaled in his leg. When preparing the patient for transport, you
should:
A) cut the kickstand off just above the skin, and stabilize it with a moist, sterile dressing.
B) leave the kickstand attached to the bike until the physician can remove it safely.
C) unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressings.
D) remove the kickstand by withdrawing it in a circular motion, and apply a dry, sterile
dressing.

Answer 1

Answer: C). Unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressing.

Explanation:

The punchured wound caused by the impaled object like kickstand should be stabilized with bulky dressing by entirely unbolting the kickstand. As if the impaled kickstand moved in the body it can cause further internal injury by damaging the tissues and nerves. Hence, stabilization of the impaled object is of utmost importance.