USMLE® Step 2 CK · Dermatology · Topic SKIN-WOUND-02
Wound closure decisions & dehiscence
Wound closure decisions & dehiscence (SKIN-WOUND-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Dermatology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 562). Guideline basis: CDC 2017 SSI Guideline; 2014 IDSA SSTI Guidelines (bite wounds). Covers: Closure strategy by wound class, Wound dehiscence — recognition, Evisceration — emergency management, Flaps, grafts & closure adjuncts. Practice 7 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- SKIN-WOUND-02
- Chapter
- Dermatology
- Review Book Page
- p. 562
- QuestionBank Items
- 7 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: CDC 2017 SSI Guideline; 2014 IDSA SSTI Guidelines (bite wounds)
Key Clinical Sections
- Closure strategy by wound class
- Wound dehiscence — recognition
- Evisceration — emergency management
- Flaps, grafts & closure adjuncts