Tag wound repair

Tetanus Prevention

Tetanus Prevention

Wound management is an important aspect of care in the Peds ED. We have covered several related topics (ex, Plantar Wounds, Road Rash, Fish hook FB, Absorbable Sutures). Aside from the initial assessment, irrigation, FB removal, associated injury evaluation, and wound…

Absorbable Sutures

Absorbable sutures for facial lacerations

Wound care is a common issue in the ED. Certainly, not all wounds are created equal. We have discussed eyelid lacerations and tongue lacerations. We have also discussed my favorite wound closure technique: tissue adhesives. While tissue adhesives are pretty…