Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of surgeons, physicians, and physician associates; it may also be appropriate for nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners if relevant to their practice.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:
Identify the indications and contraindications for the usage of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate.
Explain how to use 2-octyl cyanoacrylate for wound closure.
Summarize the risk of wound infection associated with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate for wound closure with that of suture repair.
Review how an interprofessional approach to care can improve the application of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and render therapy more efficient and effective.
Disclosures
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Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.
- Authors: AG Nuwan Perera
- Editors: Melissa M. Tavarez
- Editor-in-Chief: Preeti Patel
- Nurse Reviewer: Sandra Coleman
- Pharmacy Reviewer: Mark V. Pellegrini
Continuing Education Accreditation Information
In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is accredited by The Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians, Surgeons, and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC and the ASGBI designate this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 hour completed = 1.00 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) point(s). Physicians, surgeons, and physician associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Method of Participation and Credit
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- Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
- Study the educational content of the enduring material.
- Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
- Complete the post-activity assessment survey.
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Disclaimer
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TUnapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: The audience engaging in ASGBI-endorsed activities should be aware that discussions or presentations regarding drugs or medical devices may include information about products that have not been approved by regulatory authorities for specific indications. ASGBI does not endorse the use of unapproved drugs or devices and encourages attendees to refer to official regulatory sources for the most current information on approved indications, contraindications, and safety profiles.
Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.
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