Emergency care and management of patients with stab wounds.
This article discusses the assessment, management and treatment of patients with stab wounds on arrival in the emergency department. It describes the immediate approach to assessment. The assessment of stab wounds to the chest, abdomen and limbs is also examined.
Bird
James
J
Accident and Emergency Department, St Mary's Hospital, London. james.bird@imperial.nhs.uk
Faulkner
Mark
M
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*