Reducing needle-stick injuries with the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates for laceration repair.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the effectiveness of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates (2-OCA) for repair of lacerations, reduction of needle-stick injuries to health care providers, patient satisfaction, and overall cost reduction.


METHODS
A descriptive study of typical lacerations (N = 38) presenting to a suburban urgent care center.


CONCLUSIONS
Wound approximation was complete (92.1%); with no erythema, drainage, or warmth (100%) and patients were satisfied (87%) and preferred 2-OCA (91%). No needle stick injuries occurred (100%) to providers or ancillary staff.


CONCLUSIONS
2-Octyl cyanoacrylates tissue adhesive effectively closes and heals wounds without infection, pain, or erythema. Health care providers can prevent the risk of blood and body fluid exposure from needle-stick injuries through the use of 2-OCA tissue adhesive.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; C100832:octyl 2-cyanoacrylate