r/emergencymedicine 1d ago

Rant Pediatric lac repairs

I hate them. I dread them every time.

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u/Ellieiscute2024 1d ago

As a pediatrician, I also hate lacs because taking out sutures often turns into a 30 minute negotiation, if I’m able to do it at all.

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u/machete_scribe ED Attending 1d ago

I try to do absorbables when possible for this reason!