Citation

Shafi S, Gilbert JC. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 1998; 45(4): 831-851.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9728189

Abstract

Injuries are a common source of childhood morbidity and mortality. The initial evaluation should follow in a sequential fashion to determine the extent of injuries. Most minor injuries can be treated safely and cost-effectively in an office setting. The principles of wound care include adequate hemostasis, tissue debridement, removal of imbedded foreign bodies, and appropriate closure or coverage of the wound to optimize healing. Appropriate use of antibodies, tetanus prophylaxis, and rabies immunization will minimize complications. With proper selection and treatment, the outcome of children with minor injuries should be excellent.

Language: en