Clin Exp Emerg Med.  2019 Jun;6(2):97-105. 10.15441/ceem.18.018.

Updates in emergency department laceration management

• Otterness
• J Singer A

• KMID: 2452981
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15441/ceem.18.018

Abstract

Lacerations are a common reason for patients to seek medical attention, and are often acutely managed in the emergency department. Recent studies pertaining to closure techniques, sedation and analgesia, advances in wound care, and various other topics have been published, which may enhance our understanding of this injury and improve our management practices. This article will review pertinent studies published in the past few years relevant to laceration management. Understanding the current literature and appreciating which areas warrant further investigation will help us optimize outcomes for patients who sustain laceration injuries.

Keyword

Lacerations; Wounds and injuries; Emergency medicine

MeSH Terms

Analgesia
Emergencies*
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Service, Hospital*
Humans
Lacerations*
Wounds and Injuries