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LET Gel Eases Pediatric Wound Suturing

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. – Make lidocaine, epinephrine, and tetracaine gel your choice for pain control when repairing lacerations in children, Dr. Steven M. Selbst said. Adoption of LET gel for routine use in wound repair may be the single most important change in practice that physicians can... »


Antibiotic-Coated Monofilament Suture Effective, Cuts Costs

MIAMI BEACH – An antibiotic-coated monofilament suture provides strength, flexibility, and elasticity for dermatologic surgery, but requires an extra throw to prevent knot slippage and comes with an initial learning curve, Dr. Susan H. Weinkle said. "I’ve been using the same sutures almost... »


Ultrasound Shows Promise in Wound Healing

LOS ANGELES – New ultrasound devices have shown promise in healing wounds, according to Dr. Jonathan Rosenblum, a podiatrist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem. "In the right hands, with the right modality, it could be a sonic boom," he punned. He cautioned that "there is no... »


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