Proper use of skin adhesives for wound repair.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the proper application of tissue adhesive for wound closure in the clinical setting.


METHODS
Product information and clinical experience of the author.


CONCLUSIONS
A thin film of adhesive that extends at least one-half centimeter on each side of the opposed wound edges provides the best coverage. Avoid seepage into the wound and runoff onto surrounding tissue to prevent complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Proper application assures the best results. Patient information is provided to assure adequate healing.
Knight
J
J
Shaw Walk-in Medical Center, Fresno, CA. LazyK-JK@Juno.com
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing
D014014:Tissue Adhesives