RT Book, Section A1 Singer, Adam J. A1 Hollander, Judd E. A2 Tintinalli, Judith E. A2 Stapczynski, J. Stephan A2 Ma, O. John A2 Yealy, Donald M. A2 Meckler, Garth D. A2 Cline, David M. SR Print(0) ID 1121503405 T1 Wound Evaluation T2 Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071794763 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1121503405 RD 2024/03/28 AB Evaluation of the patient with a traumatic wound begins with overall patient assessment.1,2 Less obvious but more serious life-threatening injuries need care before directing attention to wound management. Determine the patient's past medical history and circumstances surrounding the injury.1,2 Remove rings or other circumferential jewelry as soon as possible so they do not act as constricting bands when swelling progresses. Remove clothing over the injured area to reduce the potential for contamination.