Dumb Things We Believe About Injuries Thanks To Movies

Easily Pulling out Impaled Objects

Movies show characters removing impaled objects, such as knives or arrows, without considering the potential damage or risk of severe bleeding. This portrayal fails to address the seriousness of impalement injuries, where removing an object without proper medical attention can lead to severe bleeding, organ damage, or other complications. In truth, impaled objects should never be hastily removed, as they may be acting as a plug to control bleeding or prevent further injury. The safe and appropriate response to impalement is to leave the object in place and seek immediate medical help.

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