How to Treat Emergency Laceration Wound with ZI-FIX Skin Closure without Stitches?

Lacerations are injuries in which the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the body are torn or separated as a result of a strong external force, such as a sharp pull, impact or twist. This type of injury is usually accompanied by irregular wound edges, more tissue damage, more bleeding, and a higher risk of infection. Lacerations can occur anywhere on the body, but are commonly found in areas that are susceptible to external forces, such as the extremities, head, and torso. When dealing with lacerations, you need to quickly stop the bleeding, clean the wound, immobilise and protect it, and seek prompt professional medical attention to prevent infection and promote healing.

Such lacerations often occur in scenarios such as outdoor activities, traffic accidents, and industrial production.

Especially in outdoor sports, such as rock climbing, hiking, cycling, etc., due to improper movement or accidental fall, a part of the body is sharply pulled or hit, thus causing lacerations. This is also more common. Therefore, people who usually enjoy outdoor sports should pay attention to always have emergency wound treatment items, so that they can deal with it on the spot in case of emergency.

Emergency treatment of lacerations is a critical step aimed at reducing bleeding, preventing infection and laying the foundation for subsequent medical treatment. In particular, wound closure using non-invasive skin closure products is an important step, such as using Haichuang Medical’s ZI-FIX Wound Closure Kit.

I. Preparation Stage

Assessment of the wound: First, make an initial assessment of the laceration to determine the severity, location, size and whether there is significant bleeding or contamination.
Cleanse the wound: Flush the wound with saline or water to remove surface dirt and foreign bodies and reduce the risk of infection. If the wound is contaminated, more thorough debridement may be necessary.
Haemostasis: For wounds with heavy bleeding, haemostasis should be the first treatment. Gauze pads can be used to apply direct pressure to the wound, or hemostatic drugs can be used as needed.

II. Use of non-Invasive skin closure device

1. Choose the right model

Choose the right model of non-Invasive skin closure device according to the size and shape of the wound. Our ZI-FIX, can be used for lacerations up to 4cm.

2. Skin preparation

Clean the skin around the wound with alcohol to minimise the risk of infection; make sure the skin around the wound is clean and dry and allow the alcohol to evaporate before applying;

3. Applying skin closure device

Protect the pasting surface to avoid contamination of the pasting surface during removal of the protective paper or the pasting process.

Paste the ZI-FIX skin closure device symmetrically on both sides of the wound, making sure that the skin edges of the wound are centred and aligned.

4. Adjust the suture force

Gently pull the Velcro strip of the ZI-FIX kit outward to adjust the amount of suture force according to the actual condition of the wound. In general, pull outward until the skin edges of the wound are tightly aligned.

Once the skin edges on both sides of the wound are tightly aligned, press the Velcro strip onto the burr surface, at which point the suture force is locked.

5. Fixation and Inspection

Ensure that the ZI-FIX kit is tightly adhered to the skin without loosening or detachment.

Check the closure of the wound to make sure there are no missing or unaligned parts.

III. Seek medical help

Seek medical help promptly: No matter how big or small the wound is, it should be treated promptly and professionally. In particular, patients with severe lacerations, bleeding or with other serious symptoms (e.g. fracture, shock, etc.) should be taken to hospital as soon as possible.

Keep communication open: Keep communication open with emergency personnel on the way to the hospital and report any changes in the patient’s condition.

If you encounter any problems or discomfort during the use of the non-Invasive skin closure device, you should seek medical advice.

Please note that the above information is for reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek professional medical help and guidance when dealing with emergency lacerations.