Methods of laceration closure in the ED: A national perspective

Laceration closure is one of the most common procedures performed in the emergency department (ED). While sutures and staples have been the traditional wound closure device, topical skin adhesives (TSA) were introduced in the United States 20  years ago as a non-invasive alternative for simple, low-tension wounds. We determined which closure devices were used to close ED lacerations and explored patient and provider characteristics associated with choosing TSA. We also tested the hypothesis that use of TSA would be associated with shor ter ED length of stay (LOS) than sutures/staples.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research