Infection — Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW): Pilot Trial
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Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW): A Multi-Center, Blinded, Factorial Pilot Trial Comparing Alternative Irrigating Solutions and Pressures in Patients With Open Fractures
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