I'm Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, a nephrologist in New York City. • Kidney Notes was the first active nephrology blog, and The National Library of Medicine still uses Kidney Notes as an example of how to formally cite blogs in the medical literature. • Professionally, you can find me at Kidney.nyc. • Kidney Notes is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. Consult qualified health care professionals. See disclaimer.

Monday, November 14, 2005

A Minor Cut in the Cardiothoracic ICU

While in the cardiothoracic ICU, I notice a small cut on my hand. I ask the nurses for a band aid, and they say here, try this, and apply Dermabond to the cut. Dermabond is a liquid skin adhesive that's basically sterile superglue. They use it to close chest wounds. Works pretty well on minor cuts, too.