title: Management of Hand Injuries: Part II.
abstract: Hand injuries are a frequent emergency department occurrence and account for most upper extremity injuries. Proper assessment and management of hand injuries can reduce morbidity and prevent long-term disability. "Assessment of Acute Hand Injuries" Part I was discussed in the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal (). Part II herein discusses the epidemiology, radiographs, and the management of hand lacerations, fingertip injuries, and fractures. Part III will discuss the management of tendon, ligamentous, neurovascular, and other special hand injuries along with the management of selected chronic hand conditions.
authors: University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (Dr Ramirez); and Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science: Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California (Dr Hoyt).
authors: Elda G
authors: EG
authors: Ramirez
authors: K Sue
authors: KS
authors: Hoyt
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*