Acute Wound and Management
- Author:
Mui Teng Chua
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acute Wounds;
Wound Management;
Primary Closure;
Secondary Closure;
Animal Bites;
Human Bites;
Insect stings
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2015;41(3):12-17
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Acute wounds are a common presenting complaint of patients in the primary care setting. These can result from a variety of mechanisms ranging from lacerations and abrasions to stings, bites or burns. The management of acute wounds involves a proper evaluation with history, physical examination, and adequate management with local wound care, and consideration for the need for specialist review or systemic treatment. The general principles of wound management and special wounds like bite wounds and stings will be discussed.
