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ArticleClinical and experimental emergency medicine2019

Updates in emergency department laceration management.

Karalynn Otterness, Adam J Singer

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Article in Clinical and experimental emergency medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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2 authors.

Karalynn OtternessDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Adam J SingerDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lacerations are a common reason for patients to seek medical attention, and are often acutely managed in the emergency department. Recent studies pertaining to closure techniques, sedation and analgesia, advances in wound care, and various other topics have been published, which may enhance our understanding of this injury and improve our management practices. This article will review pertinent studies published in the past few years relevant to laceration management. Understanding the current literature and appreciating which areas warrant further investigation will help us optimize outcomes for patients who sustain laceration injuries.

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Emergency medicineLacerationsWounds and injuries

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PMID30947489
PMCPMC6614056

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