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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. In addition to addressing physical injuries secondary to violence, clinicians should screen refugee patients for suicidality, engage forensic nurse examiners for victims of assault, and connect patients with social work or case management resources.