Emergency care and management of patients with stab wounds.
@article{Bird2009EmergencyCA, title={Emergency care and management of patients with stab wounds.}, author={J. Bird and M. Faulkner}, journal={Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)}, year={2009}, volume={23 21}, pages={ 51-7; quiz 58 } }
This article discusses the assessment, management and treatment of patients with stab wounds on arrival in the emergency department. It describes the immediate approach to assessment. The assessment of stab wounds to the chest, abdomen and limbs is also examined.
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