Care of acute lacerations

Brian Frank

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-04414-9_56

Care of acute lacerations

Brian Frank

Family Medicine

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A laceration is a traumatic disruption of the epidermal/dermal junction. Treatment of acute lacerations typically requires mechanical support to approximate disrupted skin layers. Assessment of lacerations should include consideration of infection risk, evaluation of nearby vital structures for damage (e.g., nerves, blood vessels, tendons, etc.), and choice of closure technique to maximize functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Family Medicine
Subtitle of host publication	Principles and Practice
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	633-649
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319044149
ISBN (Print)	9783319044132
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04414-9_56
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

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