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An up-to-date source of the principles and techniques of emergency wound care for medical personnel actively caring for emergency wounds or in training to do so. Addresses general wound-care fundamentals, basic and advanced techniques, and specific problems including lacerations, bite wounds, rabies exposure, abrasions, soft-tissue foreign bodies, burns, and disorders of the fingertip. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
The revised and updated new edition covers all of the major clinical issues surrounding the care and closure of wounds and lacerations, including basic and complex wound care, anatomy, wound healing, infiltration anesthesia, cleansing, irrigation, choice of suture materials, consultations, and more. It provides clear, concise guidance on everything from the patient’s arrival in the ED to discharge and follow-up care. And, more than 445 detailed illustrations—over 130 new to this edition—depict techniques for wound care and offer step-by-step guidance. * Uses a structured guideline approach to wound care derived from expert opinion and research. * Discusses basic wound care knowledge, as well as information on materials, instruments, and techniques. * Examines the advantages and disadvantages of various technique and instruments, and offers "real-life" solutions to clinical problems in the emergency setting.

Book Info
Univ. of Cincinnati, OH. Manual presenting guidelines for a variety of wound care problems. For emergency physicians, medical students, and residents. Previous edition: c1991. 2 U.S. contributors.

About the Author
Alexander T. Trott, MD, Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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