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Review
. 1997 May;15(2):417-25.
doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70308-4.

Wound care

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Wound care

J M Howell et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1997 May.

Abstract

Soft-tissue injuries remain one of the most common problems encountered in the emergency department. This article discusses techniques to minimize pain during the evaluation and repair process, methods to decrease healing complications, and repair considerations.

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