Open AccessRandomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Silicone Device for the Packing of Cutaneous Abscesses in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Aaron Brody,
John Gallien,
Brian Reed,
J. D. Hennessy,
Michael J. Twiner,
Jerry Marogil
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open access emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 1179-1500
DOI - 10.2147/oaem.s317713
Subject(s) - medicine , silicone , context (archaeology) , randomized controlled trial , emergency department , nasal packing , surgery , nursing , paleontology , chemistry , organic chemistry , biology
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.