A Novel Silicon Device for the Packing of Cutaneous Abscesses.
J Emerg Med
; 56(3): 298-300, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Superficial skin abscesses are commonly encountered in emergency medicine practice. Standard treatment includes incision, drainage, and often packing with a gauze strip. The packing component of the procedure has several negative potential outcomes, is painful, and necessitates a return visit for removal.DISCUSSION:
Here we report the first case in which a novel silicon packing device was utilized. The patient presented with a facial abscess, which was incised and drained. The novel device was inserted, and removed by the patient independently, without complication. Both patient and provider reported satisfaction with the novel procedure, and noted low pain scores.CONCLUSIONS:
This device has the potential to replace traditional packing, and will require further study through a controlled trial to assess for safety and efficacy.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Silício
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Higiene da Pele
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Abscesso
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Emerg Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article