Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Silicone Device for the Packing of Cutaneous Abscesses in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Traditional treatment of abscesses in the emergency department includes packing with gauze; however, this can add pain and discomfort to the procedure and frequently involves a follow-up visit for packing removal. Alternatives to gauze packing have been proposed, but they may have disadvantages in the context of emergency care. The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the use of a novel silicone packing device - the Derma-Stent.

Methods

This was a randomized controlled pilot study of 50 patients from two urban emergency departments with uncomplicated superficial abscesses. The primary outcome was the likelihood of self-removal of packing gauze versus the silicone device. Secondary outcome measures included subjective clinician and patient metrics, such

SUBMITTER: Brody A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8326928 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature