Wound Closure Classification
Classifies types of wound closure.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in patients with open wounds, with a focus on wounds resulting from trauma.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Clean wounds with minimal tissue loss, e.g. surgical wounds, clean lacerations
Significant tissue loss precluding tension-free approximation of edges, devitalized edges, ulcerations, or abscess cavities
Grossly contaminated wounds with or without significant tissue loss
Result:
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