Lacerations are a common reason for patients to come to the emergency department (ED). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2007, "open wounds (excluding the head)" were the primary leading diagnosis for men between the ages of 15 and 64 years.
Resuscitation in the pregnant patient is an uncommon occurrence, estimated at 1 in 30,000 deliveries, yet it is unique in its potential to save not one, but two lives.
Abnormal uterine bleeding affects females of all ages and is a common complaint in gynecologic practice. An estimated $1 billion annually is spent on direct costs for this diagnosis, with another $12 billion attributed to indirect costs such as health-related supplies and missed employment.
