Treatment of Accidental Wounds

Abstract

The skin has an amazing ability to repair and reconstitute itself, and the physicians principal objective is to aid and promote healing.

Treatment includes cleansing, debridement, hemostasis, wound closure without tension or creation of a dead space, and immobilization to aid healing.

Meticulous initial repair of lacerations, particularly about the face, will avoid the need for later plastic revision.

Technics used in anesthetizing, suturing and dressing are discussed.