The cyanoacrylate topical skin adhesives.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2008
Abstract
Each year there are over 7 million lacerations requiring wound closure in the emergency department. Traditionally, most lacerations have been closed with sutures. Topical cyanoacrylate skin adhesives offer many advantages over traditional wound closure devices. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reclassified the topical skin adhesives. As a result, new topical skin adhesives are expected to enter the market in the near future. This article will review the structure and function of cyanoacrylates as well as their advantages, indications, and usage.
Volume
26
Issue
4
First Page
490
Last Page
496
ISSN
1532-8171
Published In/Presented At
Singer, A. J., Quinn, J. V., & Hollander, J. E. (2008). The cyanoacrylate topical skin adhesives. The American journal of emergency medicine, 26(4), 490–496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2007.05.015
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18410821
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article