INTRODUCTION:
Skin glues are cyanoacrylates. Derivatives with long chains are less reactive and stronger.
They are available in liquid monomer formulations which react with formaldehyde on contact with skin or other surfaces.
This polymerization produces an exothermic reaction to create a bridge while becoming adherent to the skin.
USES / APPLICATIONS :
Ideally, wounds should be less than 4 cm, not contaminated or infected and have skin edges that are not under tension. Wounds should be closed within 12 hours.
Most patients will be children with short clean wounds.
Household use .
ADVANTAGES:
Maximum bonding strength at two and one-half minutes
Equivalent in strength to healed tissue at seven days post repair
Can be applied using only a topical anesthetic, no needles
Faster repair time
Better acceptance by patients
Water-resistant covering
Does not require removal of sutures
APPLY PROCEDURE :
1. Apply topical anesthetic as needed.
2. Prepare wound with antiseptic.
3. Appose wound edges.
4. Crush Dermabond vial and invert.
5. Gently brush adhesive over laceration.
6. Avoid pushing adhesive into wound.
7. Apply three layers of adhesive.
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