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How To Repair a Laceration With Glue
Warnings and Common Errors for Laceration Repair With Glue
Some wounds require 2 hands to achieve the best approximation of edges, so an assistant is sometimes helpful. Wound closures can be reinforced by pulling the edges of the wound into apposition with a few strips of porous surgical tape before application of the adhesive. Tissue adhesive can be removed with acetone. It can also be removed with antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly. Use high-viscosity tissue adhesives to help prevent low-viscosity adhesives from seeping into or trickling off the wound during application. 