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PEDIATRIC MICRO SUTURE

Recovery of the child's face wound and
Considering the scar Pediatric Microsuturing

Check the depth of the wound, the degree of openness, the bleeding pattern, and the skin tension line together.

A guardian looks at a child with a small band on his elbow.

ABOUT

Carefully examine even small wounds
Pediatric Microsuturing

The child's face wound has thin skin and high elasticity.
Even a small wound can be easily opened.

After checking the depth of the wound, the degree of swelling, the bleeding pattern, and the direction of the skin tension line
Judge whether it is a fine stiture or not.

  • The depth of the wound
  • To the extent that it was wide
  • Bleeding phase
  • Skin tension line

CRITERIA

Need stitching
Wound standard

  • If the wound is open and the inner flesh is visible
  • If it is wider than 3mm
  • When you can see the dermis layer or the fat layer
  • If the area around the eyes, lips, forehead, and nose is torn
  • If the bleeding doesn't stop
  • If the foreign substance is deeply embedded

LAYERS

Check according to the depth of the wound
Layer-by-layer stitching

Not only the epidermis, but also the dermis, fat layer, and muscle layer are stitched layer by layer according to the depth of the wound.

The outer layer of the skin

Stubbornness

A layer of fat

Muscle layer

Consider the position of the facial muscles and the texture of the skin, and organize the inner tissue first.

Menstrual salt water, clean gauze, and the band are tidy.

FIRST AID

Check before visiting the hospital
Three protection processes

  1. STEP 01

    Washing

    Wash with running water or physiological salt water.

  2. STEP 02

    Things to avoid

    Avoid alcohol and alcohol swaps.

  3. STEP 03

    Protection·In-house

    Protect with a gauze or band and visit the hospital as soon as possible.

INFORMATION

Check before fine stuture
Basic information

Time of visit
It is recommended within 6~24 hours if possible.
Anesthesia method
Use local anesthesia or syrup-type sedatives depending on age and body weight
Remove the stitches
After 7 or 10 days depending on the depth and condition of the wound
Scar care
Observe the course of 2-3 months after using scar ointment, and proceed with scar treatment if necessary.

AFTERCARE

After sewing, it continues
Step-by-step management

Scar care is as important as sutures.

  1. Dressing

  2. Remove the stitches

  3. Scar ointment

  4. UV protection

  5. Scar laser if necessary

CAUTION

Suitable for the child's condition
I need a treatment plan

Anesthesia and suture, stitch removal, and scar care plans may vary depending on age, weight, wound depth, and condition.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

CONSULTATION

Check the condition of the child's wound carefully
Please consult about the necessary treatment

Check the wound condition and the subsequent management process together.

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