Patients with facial wound. Open wound of unspecified body region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The patient will receive all the necessary care and drugs, in addition the antibiotic cephalexin will be prescribed at a dose of 500 mg every 6 hours for 5 days to
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 65 years Patients requiring facial wound sutures Patients not taking antibiotics Absence of systemic diseases affecting wound healing No history of infected facial wounds Cooperation in providing accurate information and timely referral for stitches and sending photos of the wound
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with high BMI and weight above 120 kg Patients with extensive and severe facial injuries
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound healing caused by sutures. Timepoint: 5 days and 2 weeks after wound suture. Method of measurement: Using the Braden wound information assessment form.;Scars left behind from wounds. Timepoint: Two weeks after stitches. Method of measurement: Examination by emergency physician. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of infection. Timepoint: 5 days and 2 weeks after wound suturing. Method of measurement: Clinical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Milanifard
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed