MANAGEMENT OF SKIN TEARS

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The most efficient way to manage these wounds is to re-apply the tear, bringing the edges together to heal by Primary Intention. Starting the appropriate treatment as soon as possible assists with improving patient outcomes, Ideally, patients and caregivers should be educated to perform first aid when a skin tear occurs, to preserve the viability of the skin flap where possible.

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TREATMENT GOAL
TREAT THE CAUSE IMPLEMENT PREVENTION PROTOCOL MOIST WOUND HEALING
AVOID TRAUMA PROTECT PERIWOUND SKIN MANAGE EXUDATE
PAIN CONTROL AVOID INFECTION