Principles of Basic Wound Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department

Ryan H. DeBoard; Dawn F. Rondeau; Christopher S. Kang; Alfredo Sabbaj; John G. McManus

doi:10.1016/j.emc.2006.12.001

Principles of Basic Wound Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department

Ryan H. DeBoard, Dawn F. Rondeau, Christopher S. Kang, Alfredo Sabbaj, John G. McManus

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Abstract

The primary objectives of basic wound management center around promoting optimal wound healing and cosmesis. These objectives may be achieved through the systematic assessment, preparation, and repair of the laceration supplemented with appropriate patient care instructions. The meticulous and methodical management of traumatic wounds described in this article will assist the emergency physician in decreasing overall complication rates and help improve patient satisfaction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	23-39
Number of pages	17
Journal	Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2006.12.001
State	Published - Feb 2007
Externally published	Yes

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Emergency Medicine

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