Management of Acute Skin Trauma

Acute skin trauma(ie,abrasions,avulsions,blis-ters,incisions,lacerations,and punctures)is common among individuals involved in work,recreational,and athletic activities.Appropriate management of these wounds is important to promote healing and lessen

Acute skin trauma （ie, abrasions, avulsions, blisters, incisions, lacerations, and punctures） is common among individuals involved in work, recreational; and athletic activities. Appropriate management of these wounds is important to promote healing and lessen the risk of cross-contamination and infection. Wound management techniques have undergone significant changes in the past 40 years but many clinicians continue to manage acute skin trauma with long-established,