Evaluation of a Novel Skin Closure Device at the Time of Cesarean Section
OBJECTIVE: To compare the DermaClip non-invasive skin closure device to subcuticular skin closure at the time of cesarean delivery.STUDY DESIGN: This was a prospective randomized pilot study of 32 patients undergoing cesarean section. All patients signed an institutional review board–approved informed consent to participate in the study. The primary outcome was operative time for the […]
Case Report:A Recent Advance in the Closure of Skin Wounds on Fragile Skin
Emergency department healthcare providers are frequently faced with elderly patients presenting with a traumatic skin tear or soft tissue avulsion. Attempts at closure of these types of wounds often result in worsening of the tears or injury to the elevated flap because the skin and soft tissue are so fragile. Many methods have been devised […]
An Innovative Advance in Non-invasive Wound Closure: A New Paradigm
Injury is the leading health and readiness threat to the armed forces, with two million instances per year; therefore, innovating wound care solutions can help improve readiness. The DermaClip Skin Closure Device is a new, non-invasive, painless, and easy-to-apply wound closure device that does not require either needles or painful anesthesia injections or create additional […]
