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A laceration or cut refers to a skin wound. Unlike an abrasion, none of the skin is missing. A cut is typically thought of as a wound caused by a sharp object, like a shard of glass. Lacerations tend to be caused by blunt trauma.
Treatment of cuts or lacerations, including gashes and avulsions, depends upon the severity of the wound. Applying pressure to the wound, elevating the cut or laceration, gentle cleansing with soap and water, and applying antibiotic ointment are effective home remedies.
Laceration debridement uses a scalpel, scissors, or both to remove dead tissue, devitalized tissue (eg, tissue with a narrow base and no viable blood supply), and sometimes firmly adherent wound contaminants (eg, grease, paint).
Nov 27, 2023 · While a laceration can often be deep, you may be able to treat a deep cut without stitches. Taking care of the wound the right way can prevent infection and hospitalization, ensure proper healing, and reduce scarring.
Nov 7, 2019 · Lacerations are a pattern of injury in which skin and underlying tissues are cut or torn. Healthcare providers encounter lacerations regularly. In 2005, it was reported that nearly 12% of all ER visits, or 13.8 million visits, occurred for laceration care. [1]
Aug 23, 2023 · Laceration. A laceration is a deep cut or tearing of your skin. Accidents with knives, tools, and machinery are frequent causes of lacerations. In the case of deep lacerations, bleeding can be...
May 15, 2017 · The goals of laceration repair are to achieve hemostasis and optimal cosmetic results without increasing the risk of infection. Important considerations include timing of the repair, wound ...
A laceration is a cut, commonly from a sharp object. It can also occur when blunt force splits the skin. An avulsion occurs when a portion of the skin, and sometimes the underlying tissue, is partially or completely torn away. A puncture wound occurs when an object, such as a nail, animal’s tooth or gunshot, pierces the skin.
A laceration is a deep cut or tear in the skin and/or underlying tissue, commonly caused by blunt trauma (such as a fall or collision), incision by a sharp object, or mammalian bite. Infection is the most common complication of a laceration.
A skin laceration, also known as skin tear, is a type of wound where the top layer of skin (epidermis) becomes separated from the deeper skin layers (dermis). Occasionally both layers will separate causing a deeper wound.
