Management of cuts, abrasions and lacerations.
The treatment of minor wounds makes up a significant proportion of the workload in the A&E department. Valerie Small examines the treatment options available.
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Emergency Department, St James's Hospital, Dublin.
D001458:Bandages; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004282:Documentation; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000451:nursing*