Ambulatory Management of Burns - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2000 - Burns often happen unexpectedly and have the potential to cause death, lifelong disfigurement and dysfunction. A critical part of burn management is assessing the depth and extent of injury. Burns are now commonly classified as superficial, superficial partial thickness, deep partial ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1101/p2015.html
Essentials of Skin Laceration Repair - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2008 - Skin laceration repair is an important skill in family medicine. Sutures, tissue adhesives, staples, and skin-closure tapes are options in the outpatient setting. Physicians should be familiar with various suturing techniques, including simple, running, and half-buried mattress (corner)...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/p945.html
Management of Corneal Abrasions - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2004 - Corneal abrasions result from cutting, scratching, or abrading the thin, protective, clear coat of the exposed anterior portion of the ocular epithelium. These injuries cause pain, tearing, photophobia, foreign body sensation, and a gritty feeling. Symptoms can be worsened by exposure ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0701/p123.html
Management of Epistaxis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2005 - Family physicians frequently encounter patients with epistaxis (nasal bleeding). In rare cases, this condition may lead to massive bleeding and even death. Although epistaxis can have an anterior or posterior source, it most often originates in the anterior nasal cavity. A directed ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0115/p305.html
Management of Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2005 - Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are part of a continuum of heat-related illness. Both are common and preventable conditions affecting diverse patients. Recent research has identified a cascade of inflammatory pathologic events that begins with mild heat exhaustion and, if uninterrupted, ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0601/p2133.html
Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2004 - In the course of their clinical work or during leisure activity, family physicians occasionally may encounter patients with injuries from marine creatures. Poisoning, envenomation, and direct trauma are all possible in the marine environment. Ciguatera poisoning can result from ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0215/p885.html
Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and Update - American ...
Apr 1, 2002 - Venomous snakebites, although uncommon, are a potentially deadly emergency in the United States. Rattlesnakes cause most snakebites and related fatalities. Venomous snakes in the United States can be classified as having hemotoxic or neurotoxic venom. Patients with venomous snakebites ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0401/p1367.html
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