title: Evaluation of a cyanoacrylate protectant to manage skin tears in the acute care population.
abstract: Skin tears are a common problem that can impact the quality of life due to pain and the potential of becoming complicated wounds if not treated properly. The use of a cyanoacrylate skin protectant to manage skin tears was evaluated in 30 patients in an acute care setting.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Hospital, Bristol, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Martha A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mamrosh
authors.forename: Debbie L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Valk
authors.forename: Catherine T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Milne
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates