Reducing needle-stick injuries with the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates for laceration repair.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS 2001;
13:10-2. [PMID:
11930389 DOI:
10.1111/j.1745-7599.2001.tb00208.x]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To describe the effectiveness of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates (2-OCA) for repair of lacerations, reduction of needle-stick injuries to health care providers, patient satisfaction, and overall cost reduction.
DATA SOURCES
A descriptive study of typical lacerations (N = 38) presenting to a suburban urgent care center.
CONCLUSIONS
Wound approximation was complete (92.1%); with no erythema, drainage, or warmth (100%) and patients were satisfied (87%) and preferred 2-OCA (91%). No needle stick injuries occurred (100%) to providers or ancillary staff.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
2-Octyl cyanoacrylates tissue adhesive effectively closes and heals wounds without infection, pain, or erythema. Health care providers can prevent the risk of blood and body fluid exposure from needle-stick injuries through the use of 2-OCA tissue adhesive.
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