Grasp knot of suture with forceps and gently pull up knot while slipping the tip of the scissors under suture near the skin. These occur mostly around joints. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration, Chapter 7. Figure 4 is an algorithm for the management of lacerations. Many aspects of laceration repair have not changed, but there is evidence to support some updates to standard management. Slip the tip of the scissors under suture near the skin. Wound adhesive strips can also be used. Facts You Should Know About Removing Stitches (Sutures). Position patient appropriately and create privacy for procedure. All templates, "autotexts", procedure notes, and other documents on these pages are intended as examples only for educational purposes. 6. Tetanus immune globulin is not indicated for clean, minor wounds (Table 4).63. Provide opportunity for the patient to deep breathe and relax during the procedure. About one-third of foreign bodies may be missed on initial inspection.6. Ensure proper body mechanics for yourself and create a comfortable position for the patient. Do not pull off Steri-Strips. Foam dressings are more absorptive but mostly used for chronically draining wounds. Ventura County Medical CenterFamily Medicine Residency Program, 300 Hillmont Ave, Building 340, Ventura, CA 93003. You will need suture scissors or suture blade, forceps, receptacle for suture material (gauze, tissue, garbage bag), antiseptic swabs can be used for clean procedure, sterile dressing tray if this is a sterile procedure, Steri-Strips and outer dressing, if indicated. Areas with hair also would not be suitable for taping. Initial Competence 1. If present, remove dressing with non-sterile gloves and inspect the wound. 5. Explanation helps prevent anxiety and increases compliance with the procedure. Tissue adhesives and wound adhesive strips can be used effectively in low-tension skin areas. Gather sterile staple extractors, sterile dressing tray, non-sterile gloves, normal saline, Steri-Strips, and sterile outer dressing. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom etc. Grasp knot of suture with forceps and gently pull up knot. suture removal kit, dressing change tray, steri-strips (always follow your hospital's protocol when removing sutures because some facilities require you to wear sterile gloves.while others require you to just wear clean gloves.this video will demonstrate using sterile gloves.) Disclaimer:Always review and follow your hospital policy regarding this specific skill. Report findings to the primary healthcare provider for additional treatment and assessments. The muscle layer and oral mucosa should be repaired with 3-0 or 4-0 absorbable sutures, and skin should be repaired with 6-0 or 7-0 nylon sutures. A variety of suture techniques are used to close a wound, and deciding on a specific technique depends on the location of the wound, thickness of the skin, degree of tensions, and desired cosmetic effect (Perry et al., 2014). These sutures are used to close skin, external wounds, or to repair blood vessels, for example. Non-absorbent sutures are usually removed within 7 to 14 days. Removal of sutures must be ordered by the primary healthcare provider (physician or nurse practitioner). A single bite with reverse cutting needle or tapered needle (6-0 polypropylene sutures) should be used to approximate skin and perichondrium simultaneously. Remove every second suture until the end of the incision line. The redness and drainage from the wound is decreasing. VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERFAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. Wound Check Visit Note Subjective: The patient presents today for a wound check. Wound well approximated. Discard supplies according to agency policies for sharp disposal and biohazard waste. Suture removal The time to suture removal depends on the location and the degree of tension the wound was closed under. Allow the Steri-Strips to fall off naturally and gradually (usually takes one to threeweeks). 2. Discussed showering, eventual removal of Steri-Strips, activity limitations for next 4 weeks. Staples are faster and more cost-effective than sutures with no difference in complications.40 The hair apposition technique using tissue adhesive has the lowest cost and highest patient satisfaction for scalp repair.41 A video of the hair opposition technique is available at https://lacerationrepair.com/alternative-wound-closure/hair-apposition-technique/. Noninfected wounds caused by clean objects may undergo primary closure up to 18 hours after injury. Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care by Glynda Rees Doyle and Jodie Anita McCutcheon is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. See Figure 20.32 [1] for an example of suture removal. Sutures are divided into two general categories, namely, absorbable and nonabsorbable. No swelling. Gauze dressings with petroleum gel with or without an antibiotic are commonly used for wounds with some drainage. Note: If this is a clean procedure you simply need a clean surface for your supplies. They have been able to manage dressing changes without difficulty at home. 14. Suture removal is a process removing materials used to secure wound edges or body parts together from healed wound without damaging newly formed tissue The timing of suture removal depends on the shape, size and location of the sutured incision The sutures may be removed by the surgeons or by the surges regarding to the tropical customs. Alternately, the removal of the remaining sutures may be days or weeks later (Perry et al., 2014). Instruct patient not to pull off Steri-Strips. 12. The wound is usually cleaned with sterile water and peroxide. Common periods of time for removal are as follows, but times vary according to the health care professionals that perform the procedure: Sutures may be taken out all at one visit, or sometimes, they may be taken out over a period of days if the wound requires it. Data source: BCIT, 2010c; BCCNP 2019; Healthwise Staff, 2017; Perry et al., 2018. Compared with multilayer repair, single layer repair has similar cosmetic results for facial lacerations32 and is faster and more cost-effective for scalp lacerations.33 Running sutures reportedly have less dehiscence than interrupted sutures in surgical wounds.34 Mattress sutures (Figures 135 and 235 ) are effective for everting wound edges.36,37 Half-buried mattress sutures are useful for everting triangular edges in flap repair (Figure 3). This may result in a scar with the appearance of a "railroad track.". D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin. There are three types of sutures techniques: intermittent, blanket, and continuous (see Figure 4.2). Adhesive strips are often placed over the wound to allow the wound to continue strengthening. The body determines the shape of the needle and is curved for cutaneous suturing. Data source: BCIT, 2010c;Perry et al., 2014. (A): Suture of laceration (P): Closure performed under sterile conditions. Gently pull on the knot to remove the suture. 15. 13. This article updates previous articles on this topic by Forsch35 and by Zuber.64. 14. Document procedures and findings according to agency policy. An RCT of 493 patients undergoing skin excision with primary closure revealed that clean gloves were not inferior to sterile gloves regarding infection risk.18 A larger RCT with 816 patients and good follow-up revealed no statistically significant difference in the incidence of infection between clean and sterile glove use.19 Smaller observational studies support these findings.11,20. Alternate sutures (every second suture) are typically removed first, and the remaining sutures are removed once adequate approximation of the skin tissue is determined. Steri-Strips support wound tension across wound and eliminate scarring. Inspection of incision line reduces the risk of separation of incision during procedure. This step allows for easy access to required supplies for the procedure. It is within the RNs independent scope of practice to apply Steri-Strips to a wound without an order (BCCNP, 2019). A meta-analysis did not show benefit with the use of prophylactic systemic antibiotics for reducing wound infections in simple, nonbite wounds.60, Wounds heal most quickly in a moist environment.61 Occlusive and semiocclusive dressings lead to faster wound healing, decreased wound contamination, decreased infection rates, and increased comfort compared with dry gauze dressings.62 Choice of moisture retentive dressing should be based on the amount of exudate expected. Complications related to suture removal, including wound dehiscence, may occur if wound is not well healed, if the sutures are removed too early, or if excessive force (pressure) is applied to the wound. 1.2 Infection Prevention and Control Practices, 1.4 Additional Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 1.5 Surgical Asepsis and the Principles of Sterile Technique, 1.7 Sterile Procedures and Sterile Attire, 3.6 Assisting a Patient to a Sitting Position and Ambulation, 4.6 Moist to Dry Dressing, and Wound Irrigation and Packing, 6.3 Administering Medications by Mouth and Gastric Tube, 6.4 Administering Medications Rectally and Vaginally, 6.5 Instilling Eye, Ear, and Nose Medications, 7.2 Parenteral Medications and Preparing Medications from Ampules and Vials, 7.3 Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections, 7.5 Intravenous Medications by Direct IV Route, 7.6 Administering Intermittent Intravenous Medication (Secondary Medication) and Continuous IV Infusions, 7.7 Complications Related to Parenteral Medications and Management of Complications, 8.3 IV Fluids, IV Tubing, and Assessment of an IV System, 8.4 Priming IV Tubing and Changing IV Fluids and Tubing, 8.5 Flushing a Saline Lock and Converting a Saline Lock to a Continuous IV Infusion, 8.6 Converting an IV Infusion to a Saline Lock and Removal of a Peripheral IV, 8.7 Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products, 10.2 Caring for Patients with Tubes and Attachments. This material may not otherwise be downloaded, copied, printed, stored, transmitted or reproduced in any medium, whether now known or later invented, except as authorized in writing by the AAFP. Instruct patient not to pull off Steri-Strips and to allow them to fall off naturally and gradually (usually takes one to threeweeks). Skin cleansed well with NS solution x variable_22 in situ. The wound location sometimes restricts their use because the staples must be far enough away from organs and structures. endstream endobj 3 0 obj << /N 1 /Domain [ 0 1 ] /FunctionType 2 /C0 [ 0.12 ] /C1 [ 0.28 ] >> endobj 4 0 obj << /FontFile3 136 0 R /CapHeight 680 /Ascent 708 /Flags 262242 /ItalicAngle -13 /Descent -206 /XHeight 482 /FontName /Times-SemiboldItalic /FontBBox [ -167 -218 1025 919 ] /StemH 110 /Type /FontDescriptor /StemV 110 >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Name /ZaDb /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /ZapfDingbats /Type /Font >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 700 >> stream Patients with a clean and minor wound should receive the tetanus vaccine only if they have not had a tetanus vaccine for more than 10 years. Passage of the string or suture may be facilitated with the use of a mosquito hemostat. Snip first suture close to the skin surface, distal to the knot. Checklist 35 outlines the steps to remove continuous and blanket stitch sutures. Table 4.4. lists additional complications related to wounds closed with sutures. 1996-2023 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. Lacerations are considered contaminated at presentation, and physicians should make every effort to avoid introducing additional bacteria to the wound. 20. As you start to remove the staples, you notice that the skin edges of the incision line are separating. Key words were skin laceration, skin repair, local anesthesia, sterile technique, sterile gloves, and wound irrigation. All templates, "autotexts", procedure notes, and other documents on these pages are intended as examples only for educational purposes. 1. Confirm physician/NP orders, and explain procedure to patient. Bite wounds with a high risk of infection, such as cat bites, deep puncture wounds, or wounds longer than 3 cm,43 should be treated with prophylactic amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin).47,48 Clindamycin may be used in patients with a penicillin allergy.49, Physicians should use the smallest suture that will give sufficient strength to reapproximate and support the healing wound.50,51 Commonly used sutures are included in Table 250,51; however, good evidence is lacking regarding the appropriate suture size for laceration repair. Close the handle, then gently move the staple side to side to remove. This step prevents the transmission of microorganisms. Perform a point of care risk assessment for necessary PPE. This prevents the transmission of microorganisms. Learn how BCcampus supports open education and how you can access Pressbooks. There is a slightly higher likelihood of wound dehiscence with tissue adhesives than with sutures, with a number needed to harm of 25 for tissue adhesives.52,53. 17. 2021 by Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. This step allows for easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Keep adhesive strips on the wound for about 5 days. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Also, it takes less time to apply skin closure tape. Place lower tip of staple extractor beneath the staple. Sutures are divided into two general categories, namely, absorbable and nonabsorbable. The lesion was removed in the usual manner by the biopsy method noted above. 1. Continue cutting in the same manner until the entire suture is removed, inspecting the incision line during the procedure. How-To Videos. Scarring may be more prominent if sutures are left in too long. After assessing the wound, decide if the wound is sufficiently healed to have the sutures removed. This allows wound to heal by primary intention. These changes may indicate the wound is infected. Remove remaining sutures on incision line if indicated. For example, body areas with secretions such as the armpits, palms, or soles are difficult areas to place adhesive strips. This LOP is developed to guide clinical practice at the Royal Hospital for Women. Nonabsorbent sutures are usually removed within 7 to 14 days. 6. Keloid formation: A keloid is a large, firm mass of scarlike tissue. If tissue adhesive is misapplied, it should be wiped off quickly with dry gauze. Sutureremoval is determined byhow well the wound has healed and the extent of the surgery. Place Steri-Strips on remaining areas of each removed suture along incision line. Care should be taken to avoid getting tissue adhesive into the wound or accidentally adhering gauze or instruments to the wound. They may require removal depending on where they are used, such as once a skin wound has healed. Laceration closure techniques are summarized in Table 1. Therefore, protect the wound from injury during the next month. In some agencies scissors and forceps may be disposed, in others they are sent for sterilization. Stitches then allow the skin to heal naturally when it otherwise may not come together. 5. Assess wound healing after removal of each suture to determine if each remaining suture will be removed. Instruct patient to take showers rather than bathe. This allows easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Notify the doctor if a suture loosens or breaks. Snip second suture on the same side. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom, etc. 18. What would you do next. This allows for dexterity with suture removal. Wound reopening: If sutures are removed too early, or if excessive force is applied to the wound area, the wound can reopen. Dehiscence: Incision edges separate during staple removal, Patient experiences pain when staples are removed. 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