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This article aims to provide the emergency medicine practitioner evidence-based information on the evaluation and management of wounds and to help dispel some of the commonly encountered myths in the practice of wound care.
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Maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion, completing a focused historical and physical assessment, rapidly completing diagnostic modalities, and timely institution of definitive therapy can reduce the mortality rate and rate of significant disability from pediatric meningitis.
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An index of articles from Volume 7, Numbers 1-12, Pages 1-140, organized by topic.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports thanks the following physicians
for their contributions to the newsletter as authors and peer reviewers in 2002.
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The following represents the 2002 financial disclosures of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports editorial advisory board, in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Policy on disclosure requirements for CME activities. Those board members not listed did not report any commercial affiliations.
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The final part of this three-part series focuses on diagnosis and management of hand infections and deep tissue injuries. Guidelines for patient evaluation, surgical consultation, and initial antibiotic therapy, when indicated, are provided.
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Thomson American Health Consultants is offering "Imminent Smallpox Vaccinations in Hospitals: Consequences for You and Your Facility," a 90-minute audio conference Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2-3:30 p.m., EST.
