# Martin/Zimmerman: humble opinions and speculation thread

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 18, 2012, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-zimmerman-humble-opinions-and-speculation-thread/619125 "2012-04-18T04:41:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-zimmerman-humble-opinions-and-speculation-thread/619125/151 "2012-04-20T16:42:43Z")

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> [@BottledBlondJeanie](#):
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> I’m not disagreeing with you, and I do see the recommendations for further dressing with most wounds, \*\*but the rationale for it goes more towards the other type of wound closures. \*\*

No it doesn’t. The rationale for dressing closed wounds is the same regardless of closure method. I can say this confidently as a vet.

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> If that picture is accurate, I think using “glue” would be prudent just to stop the bleeding.

If Zimmerman had a gash on his head incurred from the ground or sidewalk, it would be pretty contaminated with dirt and other debris, even if it was washed as thoroughly as can be in the back of a police care. Closure is usually contradicated for dirty wounds because of the risk of infection.

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