Laceration management.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1999
Abstract
In 1996, almost 11 million lacerations were treated in emergency departments throughout the United States. Although most lacerations heal without sequelae regardless of management, mismanagement may result in wound infections, prolonged convalescence, unsightly and dysfunctional scars, and, rarely, mortality. The goals of wound management are simple: avoid infection and achieve a functional and aesthetically pleasing scar. Recent US Food and Drug Administration approval of tissue adhesives has significantly expanded clinicians' wound closure options and improved patient care. We review the general principles of wound care and expand on the use of tissue adhesives for laceration repair.
Volume
34
Issue
3
First Page
356
Last Page
367
ISSN
0196-0644
Published In/Presented At
Hollander, J. E., & Singer, A. J. (1999). Laceration management. Annals of emergency medicine, 34(3), 356–367. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0196-0644(99)70131-9
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
10459093
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article