WOUND MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Question 1

INTRODUCTION

initial assessment and management of a trauma patient

Answer 1

primary survey

Question 2

INTRODUCTION

Airways, breathing, circulation, disability and exposure

Answer 2

systematic approach using ABCDE

Question 3

WOUND PREPARATION

single most important step in treating a wound

Answer 3

Proper ED wound management

Question 4

COMPONENTS OF WOUND PREPARATION

extent of adoption of aseptic technique required for ED wound repair remains unclear

Answer 4

sterile technique

Question 5

COMPONENTS OF WOUND PREPARATION

always inform patient of any invasive procedures that will be done

in general, pain control should be provided before extensive wound preparation

Answer 5

Anesthesia and Analgesia

Question 6

COMPONENTS OF WOUND PREPARATION

necessary for control further blood loss and proper evaluation of a wound

diffuse bleeding most often occurs from the subdermal plexus and superficial veins

Answer 6

Hemostasis