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What is the first step in managing wounds according to the text?
What is the first step in managing wounds according to the text?
- Rapid history taking about type, time, and nature of injury (correct)
- Control bleeding trauma and correction of shock
- Reassurance
- Resuscitation
What is the correct management for clean incised wounds within 8 hours according to the text?
What is the correct management for clean incised wounds within 8 hours according to the text?
- Primary suture of all structures including tendons & nerves (correct)
- Systemic antibiotic without wound excision
- Wound excision & delayed primary suture
- Wound excision & primary suture
What is the appropriate action for crushed wounds according to the text?
What is the appropriate action for crushed wounds according to the text?
- No specific management required
- Application of topical antiseptic without excision
- Wound excision & delayed primary suture (4-5 days later after ensuring no infection or necrotic tissues) (correct)
- Immediate closure with primary suture
What is included in the '3As' to remember according to the text?
What is included in the '3As' to remember according to the text?
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What is the correct action for wounds without skin loss within 8 hours according to the text?
What is the correct action for wounds without skin loss within 8 hours according to the text?
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