Laceration Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
Laceration Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
History and Physical
History and Rapid Assessment |
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Physical Exam |
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Radiology Imaging Considerations
- Concern for associated fracture based on mechanism of injury
- e.g., crush injury or significant tissue damage from a dog bite
- Concern for foreign body
LET Application
Consider team assessment exam of the wound to promote LET application upon child's arrival to the room.
Indications | Repair of lacerations of any size anywhere on the body Includes areas adjacent to mucous membranes, nose, ears, digits and genitalia |
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Contraindications | Known allergy to local anesthetics, severe heart block, methemoglobinemia |