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Table 1 Type and frequency of wounds per ED admissions [1]

From: Acute wound management: revisiting the approach to assessment, irrigation, and closure considerations

Burns

0.4%

Open wounds, unspecified

5.2%

Other injuries

1.4%

Superficial injury

1.2%

Surgical and medical complications

0.4%

Trauma complications and unspecified injuries

1.6%

Total wound care (% of ED admissions)

10.2%