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How to Best Inspect, Protect, and Dress Wounds in the Emergency Dept.

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Poorly healing wounds are primarily the result of chronic venous insufficiency, peripheral (arterial) vascular disease, prolonged pressure-point skin injury, or neuropathy secondary to vascular disease or diabetes. Once identified, they must protect the skin from further injury. Examples include Adaptic, Xeroform, Telfa, and Dermagen.

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