How to deal with rusty nails

Stabbed by a rusty nail needs to be disposed of at the earliest possible time at the hospital’s general surgery department, or hand and foot surgery or emergency department, where the doctor will view the wound and treat it accordingly. If the local wound is not obvious, a change of medication can be performed and a tetanus shot can be given at the same time. It is recommended that the shot be given within 24 hours of the injury, when it is most effective. If there is significant local bleeding or serious contamination, the doctor will debride and give sutures, and antibiotics may be given at a later stage for treatment. During the treatment period, the injured area should not do too much strenuous exercise, and the diet should be careful, such as not drinking alcoholic beverages and not eating too spicy food. Fresh fruits, such as kiwi, apple, duck pear, etc., and low-fat high quality protein, such as fresh fish and shrimp, leaner beef, etc., can be consumed appropriately to promote the healing of the wound as soon as possible.