Care of Acute Lacerations

Brian Frank; Dan Stein; Carl Rasmussen; Jade Koide; Katharine Marshall

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_56

Care of Acute Lacerations

Brian Frank, Dan Stein, Carl Rasmussen, Jade Koide, Katharine Marshall

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: Eighth Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	673-687
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030544416
ISBN (Print)	9783030544409
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_56
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

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