Originally Posted By: rescueguru
I have assisted ED docs when wounds were closed with the stapler, but none without the Lidocaine local having been administered. I can't imagine attempting to staple or suture a wound without some form of anesthetic being given, OUCH!!, especially on a child. Any thoughts?


One thought: You're right. It's likely to hurt like Hades. I was also wondering about it being for sale without an Rx.

I'm too lazy right now to do it right now, but any of our expert folks feel like writing a detailed post on exactly how to clean and dress various types of wounds "in the field," including using steri-strips for closure, if needed, for the benefit of the group, or maybe just dig up a good link?

Jeff