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  2. Bogota bag - Wikipedia

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    Bogota bag used in the treatment of abdominal compartment syndrome. [1]A Bogota bag is a sterile plastic bag used for closure of abdominal wounds. [2] It is generally a sterilized 3-liter (0.66 imp gal; 0.79 U.S. gal) genitourinary irrigation bag that is sewn to the skin or fascia of the anterior abdominal wall.

  3. Maggot therapy - Wikipedia

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    The wound must be of a type that can benefit from the application of maggot therapy. A moist, exudating wound with sufficient oxygen supply is a prerequisite. Not all wound-types are suitable: wounds which are dry, or open wounds of body cavities do not provide a good environment for maggots to feed.

  4. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    The wound can be allowed to close by secondary intention. Alternatively, if the infection is cleared and healthy granulation tissue is evident at the base of the wound, the edges of the incision may be reapproximated, such as by using butterfly stitches , staples or sutures .

  5. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] [3] The use of this technique in wound management started in the 1990s and this technique is often recommended for treatment of a range of wounds including dehisced surgical wounds, closed surgical wounds, open abdominal wounds, open fractures, pressure injuries or pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, some ...

  6. Abdominal trauma - Wikipedia

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    The abdominal organs. Signs and symptoms are not seen in early days and after some days initial pain is seen. People injured in motor vehicle collisions may present with a "seat belt sign", bruising on the abdomen along the site of the lap portion of the safety belt; this sign is associated with a high rate of injury to the abdominal organs. [4]

  7. What do pediatricians pack their kids for lunch? 4 foods they ...

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    Kids should look forward to lunch, but it doesn't have to be perfect Some of the pediatricians spoke about the power of aesthetically pleasing lunches — and looking to social media pages for ...

  8. International Red Cross Wound Classification System

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    The International Red Cross wound classification system is a system whereby certain features of a wound are scored: the size of the skin wound(s); whether there is a cavity, fracture or vital structure injured; the presence or absence of metallic foreign bodies. A numerical value is given to each feature (E, X, C, F, V, and M).

  9. Unaccompanied minor (passenger) - Wikipedia

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    These specialized companies employ dedicated chaperones, often with a background of child care or nursing, who can fly with the child to the destination, even on longhaul international flights. In some cases these companies have the ability to provide in-flight care, making it possible for children who suffer from severe allergies or other ...