Lacerations are a common reason for urgent care visits. Wound irrigation is well known to be a very important part of laceration management. Lack of formal research on the topic has led to propagation of “anec-data” and poor techniques. This session will review common techniques and bust some common myths around wound irrigation.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the two most important factors of wound irrigation.
Implement a cost-effective approach to irrigation of wounds in the urgent care setting.
Describe a variety of wound irrigation devices and techniques.
Abandon unproven techniques for irrigation of wounds.
Comfortably manage complex wounds in the urgent care setting.
