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1
Q

Indications for laceration repairs with tissue adhesive? Contraindications?

A
  1. For repair of superficial lacerations < 4 cm in length and <0.5 cm in width
  2. Clean wounds in which edges can be easily approximated

Contraindications:

  1. Wounds in which dehiscence is likely to occur (near a joint)
  2. Scalp, eyebrow, eyelid
  3. Crossing mucocutaneous junctions
2
Q

When should non-absorbable sutures be removed?

A

Dependent on location: highly vascularized areas heal quicker

Neck: 3-4 days
Face &amp; scalp: 5 days
U/E &amp; trunk: 7-10 days
L/E: 7-10 days
Joint surface: 10-14 days
3
Q

What is the management of paronychia?

A

Paronychia = infection of proximal nail fold

  • if there is no abscess and just erythema and swelling, can give Keflex x 7 days and use warm soaks in saline water x 10 mins TID
  • if abscess: incision and drainage! Only need to add PO keflex if severe infection