Matthew Delaney is an emergency physician who also helps run a wound care clinic. With these dual roles, he has gained a unique perspective on both acute and chronic wounds that present to the emergency department. In this feature film, he discusses some pearls and pitfalls of wound care in the emergency department.

Presented at the 2018 Maine Medical Center Winter Symposium in Sugarloaf, Maine

www.mmcwintersymposium.com

Matthew Delaney, MD, FACEP

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