• J Am Acad Nurse Prac · Jan 2001

    Clinical Trial

    Reducing needle-stick injuries with the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates for laceration repair.

    • C A Gordon.
    • cathy@mercyandtruth.com
    • J Am Acad Nurse Prac. 2001 Jan 1;13(1):10-2.

    PurposeTo describe the effectiveness of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates (2-OCA) for repair of lacerations, reduction of needle-stick injuries to health care providers, patient satisfaction, and overall cost reduction.Data SourcesA descriptive study of typical lacerations (N = 38) presenting to a suburban urgent care center.ConclusionsWound approximation was complete (92.1%); with no erythema, drainage, or warmth (100%) and patients were satisfied (87%) and preferred 2-OCA (91%). No needle stick injuries occurred (100%) to providers or ancillary staff.Implications For Practice2-Octyl cyanoacrylates tissue adhesive effectively closes and heals wounds without infection, pain, or erythema. Health care providers can prevent the risk of blood and body fluid exposure from needle-stick injuries through the use of 2-OCA tissue adhesive.

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