Laceration Repair
Laceration Repair
Consent: Risks, benefits, and alternatives discussed with patient, informed consent obtained
Preparation: Wound cleaned and prepped in a sterile manner using
Anesthesia: anesthesia administered using cc
Exploration: Wound explored for foreign bodies and extent of injury
Irrigation: Wound irrigated with
Closure: Closed with
Dressing: Sterile dressing applied, with antibiotic ointment
Complications:
Tetanus prophylaxis:
Antibiotics:
Pain management:
Suture removal: in days
Instructions: Wound care and signs of infection explained to the patient
Follow-up: Advised to return for wound check in days
Return precautions: Patient instructed to return if signs of infection such as increased pain, redness, swelling, or fever develop