Minor traumatic wounds

Nurs Stand. 2016 Dec 7;31(15):64-65. doi: 10.7748/ns.31.15.64.s49.

Abstract

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article focused on the management of minor traumatic wounds. It provided an overview of the techniques used in the care of patients with minor wounds, and discussed the recommended anaesthetic agents when debriding and irrigating wound beds. The article considered the benefits of using staples, sutures and glue, with the aim of reducing scar formation.

MeSH terms

  • Certification*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Humans
  • United Kingdom
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*