Scarring is inevitable! You can educate your patients on things they can do to minimize scarring-avoid UV exposure, use sunscreen, watch for signs of infection. They can always follow up with plastic surgery 6-12 months later for scar revision. instagram.com/p/CKhG0McleMg/…

When irrigating a laceration, you have to generate 12-15psi in order to remove the biofilm and bacteria in the wound. A syringe and splash guard are the cheapest and best way to do this. DO NOT rely on squeezing a bag of saline or punching holes in a saline bottle for irrigation!

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In multiple studies, tap water has been proven to be safe and with similar infection rates as sterile solutions. Much cheaper too! thelacerationcourse.com

Eyebrow lacs are common. This one kept oozing so I opted for sutures instead of Dermabond. Looking good at 10 days. thelacerationcourse.com #laceration #suture

This one really gets people riled up for some reason. Numerous studies show that anesthetic solutions with epinephrine are safe to use in the fingers. Helps with bleeding, prolongs duration of anesthetic. Caveat-known PAD, Reynaud's.

It is not a sterile procedure. There is no difference in infection rate with sterile vs clean gloves. $2.50 vs $.07 per pair. That adds up over time.

Can we manage lip lacerations in #urgentcare? jucm.com/assessing-urge…