Hair apposition technique (HAT) v standard suturing (SS) for treatment of scalp lacerations in the emergency department*
| Outcomes at 1 week | HAT | SS | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Any complication | 7.4% | 21.5% | 66% (25 to 85) | 8 (5 to 24) |
| Scarring | 6.3% | 20.4% | 69% (29 to 87) | 8 (5 to 22) |