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Annika Andersen

At a community hospital emergency department in El Paso, Texas, Annika Andersen, RN, CEN, manages the fast-track care area. A former Army combat medic who studied nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she writes about minor emergency injuries for Biology Insights and builds shadowbox displays for dried plant specimens.

Thumb Artery Injury: Signs, Treatment, and What to Do
How Long Should Stitches Stay in a Hand?
Why You Shouldn’t Pop a Shoulder Back in Socket
Should You Wrap a Swollen Hand? A Look at the Science
Why Does Your Finger Throb When Cut?
Why You Shouldn’t Tape a Broken Nose
What Is Ring Avulsion and How Does It Happen?
Can You Die From a Broken Arm? Potential Complications
What Is Facial Trauma? Causes, Types, and Treatment
Maxillofacial Trauma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Can You Pop a Dislocated Finger Back in Place?
What Is Avulsion? Types, Causes, and Treatment