| Saline or tap water may be used for wound irrigation, whereas povidone-iodine, detergents, and hydrogen peroxide should be avoided. | B | 3, 5 |
| The sting from a local anesthetic injection can be decreased by slow administration and buffering the solution. | B | 8 |
| Suturing is the preferred technique for skin laceration repair. | C | 5 |
| Tissue adhesives are comparable with sutures in cosmetic results, dehiscence rates, and infection risk. | A | 14–17 |
| Applying white petrolatum to a sterile wound to promote wound healing is as effective as applying an antibiotic ointment. | B | 25 |