Y35.4: Legal intervention involving sharp objects
Legal intervention involving sharp objects is a medical condition listed under external causes of morbidity in the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). This condition is related to injuries and health outcomes that result from interventions by law enforcement personnel using sharp objects, such as knives. The injuries can vary greatly from minor cuts and abrasions to life-threatening puncture wounds, depending on the location and severity of the injury. Symptoms can include visible injuries, blood loss, pain, and possible infection. The progression and severity of the condition would depend largely on the nature and seriousness of the injury. Medical attention would be needed to treat these injuries, prevent complications and provide necessary care.
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