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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry. A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia.