Slideshow: Wound Care True or False

Sources Medically Reviewed on 05/28/2018 Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on May 28, 2018
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Family Physicians: "First Aid: Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches."
American College of Emergency Physicians: "Proper Care for Wounds."
KidsHealth.org: "The Story on Scars."
Riley Hospital for Children: "Scarring: When to Consult a Plastic Surgeon."
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on May 28, 2018
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