SCALP LACERATION

Course overview

A LACERATION IS A PATTERN OF INJURY IN WHICH BLUNT FORCES RESULT IN A TEAR IN THE SKIN AND UNDERLYING TISSUES. LACERATIONS IN THE SCALP ARE DIFFERENT FROM LACERATIONS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE FACE AND BODY DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN THE ANATOMY AND BLOOD SUPPLY. THE SCALP IS STRETCHED OVER THE BONE, MAKING IT MORE PRONE TO LACERATION. THIS ACTIVITY ILLUSTRATES THE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF SCALP LACERATIONS AND REVIEWS THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM'S ROLE IN MANAGING AFFECTED PATIENTS.