Wounds and lacerations emergency care and closure

• Main Author: Trott, Alexander (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elsevier Mosby 2005
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Wounds and Injuries > therapy; Emergencies; Wound Healing; Suture Techniques
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• Physical Description: xv, 336 pages illustrations 27 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780323023078; 032302307X

This is 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