Wound care.
Soft-tissue injuries remain one of the most common problems encountered in the emergency department. This article discusses techniques to minimize pain during the evaluation and repair process, methods to decrease healing complications, and repair considerations.
Howell
J M
JM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Chisholm
C D
CD
D000359:Aftercare; D004203:Disinfection; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*