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Review
. 2008 Feb;34(2):187-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.03.038. Epub 2007 Aug 29.

Penetrating trauma to the extremity

David E Manthey  1 , Bret A Nicks
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Review

Penetrating trauma to the extremity

David E Manthey et al. J Emerg Med. 2008 Feb.

Abstract

Penetrating trauma to the extremities is a complex disease that foremost requires the evaluation for vascular injury. This monograph will address an algorithm to assess for associated vascular injury that includes current evaluation techniques. Approaches to wound management and use of antibiotics in the ED are also addressed.

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