Abrasions, also referred to as scrapes, are an injury to the surface of the skin.
Abrasions affect the epidermis or superficial layer of the skin and disrupt the integrity of the skin exposing the area to the risk of infection. There may be some bleeding but it is usually minimal. Mild abrasions usually heal without problems but deeper abrasions may form scabs or result in scarring.
Lacerations are irregular tears many times caused by trauma or surgical break in the skin (also called incision). A laceration of wound can be superficial or deep in the skin.
Treatment Best Practices:
Abrasion Treatment Formulary:
SilvrSTAT® (Rx) Antibacterial Wound Dressing Gel is available in 1 oz. (685-0183) and 3 oz. (685-0184) best practice value
SilvrSTAT® is a new improved more powerful Nano-Molecular Silver that is indicated for the management of the lacerations and abrasions listed on the accompanying chart »
Return to SilvrSTAT | Order SilvrSTAT®
*Caution: Federal law restricts the sale of this device by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
This information is prepared in cooperation with