The current management of skin tears

Xiaoti Xu; Kwan Lau; Breena R. Taira; Adam J. Singer

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.05.015

The current management of skin tears

Xiaoti Xu
, Kwan Lau
, Breena R. Taira
, Adam J. Singer

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Abstract

Each year, there are more than 1 million skin tears among the elderly and disabled. Because of their fragile nature, management of skin tears can be very challenging. Methods of wound closure should minimize additional trauma to the skin and promote an optimal wound healing environment while minimizing the risk of infection. The current article reviews the etiology, risk factors, classification, and therapeutic options for treating skin tears. We also review preventive measures to help reduce the incidence of skin tears.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	729-733
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	27
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2008.05.015
State	Published - 1 Jul 2009
Externally published	Yes

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Emergency Medicine

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