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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We will focus on the most important structures when assessing paediatric hands in the emergency department. Finger injuries caused by fingers being caught in closing doors are extremely common presentations to the paediatric emergency department. It additionally has an intricate blood and nerve supply.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Notably, 61 out of 200 female refugees report experiences of sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence (24%) and rape (19%), which leave enduring psychological scars. HIV Prevention and Treatment: The Evolving Role of the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;17(9):3293. 2017;3:17067.