PROCEDURE 130 Suture and Staple Removal Brian D. Schaad PURPOSE: Sutures and staples are placed to approximate tissues that have been separated. Steri-Strips support wound tension across wound and help to eliminate scarring. This scarring extends beyond the original wound and tends to be darker than the normal skin. This step allows for easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Remove every second suture until the end of the incision line. 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Importance of adequate rest, fluids, nutrition, and ambulation for optional wound healing. This action prevents the suture from being left under the skin. Allow the Steri-Strips to fall off naturally and gradually (usually takes one to threeweeks). Devitalized and necrotic tissue in a traumatic wound should be identified and removed to reduce risk of infection.4,5, If a foreign body (e.g., dirt particles, wood, glass) is suspected but cannot be identified visually, then radiography, ultrasonography, or computed tomography may be needed. 6. 3. Think about how you can reduce waste but still ensure safety for the patient. Staple removal is a simple procedure and is similar to suture removal. Which healthcare provider is responsible for assessing the wound prior to removing sutures? 7. Disclaimer:Always review and follow your hospital policy regarding this specific skill. Never leave suture material below the surface. After cleansing the wound, the doctor will gently back out each staple with the remover. If this is a sterile procedure, prepare the sterile field and add necessary supplies in an organized manner. To remove intermittent sutures, hold scissors / blade in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. The wound appears improved to the patient. Provide opportunity for the patient to deep breathe and relax during the procedure. Glynda Rees Doyle and Jodie Anita McCutcheon, Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care, Next: 4.6 Moist to Dry Dressing, and Wound Irrigation and Packing, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Adapted from World Health Organization. They have been able to manage dressing changes without difficulty at home. Once the wound is closed a topical antibiotic gel is often spread over the stitches and a bandage is initially applied to the wound. Injured tissue also requires additional protection from sun's damaging ultraviolet rays for the next several months. A health care team member must assess the wound to determine whether or not to remove the sutures. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. Prepare the sterile field and add necessary supplies in an organized manner. Sutures are tiny threads, wire, or other material used to sew body tissue and skin together. Alternatively you can use no touch technique. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom, etc. Note: If this is a clean procedure you simply need a clean surface for your supplies. Dressing change performed today in clinic. Performing Physician: _ After ruling out intracranial injury, bleeding should be controlled with direct pressure for adequate exploration of the wound. The Steri-Strips will help keep the skin edges together. What patient teaching is important in relation to the wound? A Cochrane review found these adhesives to be comparable in cosmesis, procedure time, discomfort, and complications.55 They work well in clean, linear wounds that are not under tension. circumstances may mean that practice diverges from this LOP. Procedure Notes CERNER EHR Welcome to our Cerner Tips & Tricks page. When using interactive dressings such as film dressings, hydrocolloid dressings, or foam dressings, they should be changed according to package recommendations, which is anywhere from three to seven days or when fluid accumulation separates the dressing from the surrounding skin.62, Patients with contaminated or high-risk (e.g., deep puncture) wounds who have not had a tetanus booster for more than five years should receive a tetanus vaccine. About one-third of foreign bodies may be missed on initial inspection.6. Snip second suture on the same side. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. %ySDft9:%(JnC'+iSFGH}QVF EHpI): .;Zf4-Hb"fz|ZFPSfh{l\# o HZSR,4']-l!jZ#tig,};84cP. Patient information: See related handout on taking care of healing cuts. to improve lung expansion after surgery (e.g., coughing, deep breathing). This allows for dexterity with suture removal. If necessary, clean and dry the incision site according to agency policy. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom etc. The body determines the shape of the needle and is curved for cutaneous suturing. Inform patient the procedure is not painful but the patent may feel some pulling or pinching of the skin during staple removal. This step reduces risk of infection from microorganisms on the wound site or surrounding skin. The most commonly seen suture is the intermittent or interrupted suture. Sutures may be absorbent (dissolvable) or non-absorbent (must be removed). Note the entry / exit points of the suture material. (AFP 2014). 12. Observe the wound for signs and symptoms of infection and notify a healthcare professional if any concerns. Emotional trauma is best described as a psychological response to a deeply distressing or life-threatening experience. eMedicineHealth does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Removal of sutures must be ordered by the primary healthcare provider (physician or nurse practitioner). There are no significant studies to guide technique choice. Cut Steri-Strips so that theyextend 1.5 to 2 inches on each side of incision. Learn how BCcampus supports open education and how you can access Pressbooks. Followup: The patient tolerated the procedure well without complications. Confirm patient ID using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth). Medscape. Sterile forceps (tongs or pincers) are used to pick up the knot of each suture, and then surgical scissors or a small knife blade is used to cut the suture. Confirm physician/nurse practitioner (NP) orders, and explain procedure to patient. In addition, if the sutures are left in for an extended period of time, the wound may heal around the sutures, making extraction of the sutures difficult and painful. Usuallyevery second staple is removed initially; then the remainder are removed at a later time (Perry et al., 2014). Wound dehiscence: Incision edges separate during suture removal; wound opens up, Patient experiences pain when sutures are removed. Hand hygiene reduces the risk of infection. 9. Contact physician for further instructions. They deny fevers or malaise. Adhesive strips are often placed over the wound to allow the wound to continue strengthening. All sutured wounds that require stitches will have scar formation, but the scarring is usually minimal. Transparent film (e.g., Tegaderm) and hydrocolloid dressings are readily available and suited for repaired wounds without drainage. 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. When to Call a Doctor After Suture Removal. 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. Snip first suture close to the skin surface, distal to the knot. 10. Explaining the procedure will help prevent anxiety and increase compliance with the procedure. Debridement of facial wounds should be conservative because of increased blood supply to the face. Clean incision site according to agency policy. This step prevents infection of the site and allows the suture to be easily seen for removal. As you start to remove the staples, you notice that the skin edges of the incision line are separating. Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care, Continuous / Blanket Stitch Suture Removal, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Assess the patient risk of delayed healing and risk of wound dehiscence. Position patient appropriately and create privacy for procedure. Assess wound healing after removal of each suture to determine if each remaining suture will be removed. These changes may indicate the wound is infected. The most commonly seen suture is the intermittent suture. To remove intermittent sutures, hold scissors in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. The rate of wound infection is less with adhesive strips than with stitches. If present, remove dressing using non-sterile gloves and inspect the wound. Key words were skin laceration, skin repair, local anesthesia, sterile technique, sterile gloves, and wound irrigation. The patient was anesthetized. A single bite with reverse cutting needle or tapered needle (6-0 polypropylene sutures) should be used to approximate skin and perichondrium simultaneously. Discard supplies according to agency policies for sharp disposal and biohazard waste. 18. Care and maintenance includes frequent dressing changes and attention to the peri-wound skin, which is at risk for breakdown in the presence of ++ moisture. Your documentation in the medical record should always reflect precisely your specific interaction with an individual patient. 13. 2. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration, Chapter 7. 2023 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. Important considerations include timing of the repair, wound irrigation techniques, providing a clean field for repair to minimize contamination, and appropriate use of anesthesia. When removing staples, consider the length of time the staples have been in situ. 11. Excision of Benign Skin Lesion Procedure Note. 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. What factors increase risk of delayed wound healing? Notify the doctor if a suture loosens or breaks. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. They are not generally used in hair-bearing areas (except in the hair apposition technique). 6. 15. Inform patient that the procedure is not painful but the patent may feel some pulling of the skin during suture removal. Below are some good ones Ive come across. Stitches then allow the skin to heal naturally when it otherwise may not come together. Non-absorbent sutures are usually removed within 7 to 14 days. One common They deny fevers or malaise. This action prevents the suture from being left under the skin. Alternating removal of staples provides strength to incision line while removing staples and prevents accidental separation of incision line. 10. The doctor applies pressure to the handle, which bends the staple, causing it to straighten the ends of the staple so that it can easily be removed from the skin. Placing a single suture at each margin first ensures good alignment.37. The sterile2 x 2 gauze is a place to collect the removed suture pieces. Several stitches may be needed to accomplish this. Grasp knot of suture with forceps and gently pull up knot while slipping the tip of the scissors under suture near the skin. The doctor may restitch the wound or allow the wound to close by itself naturally to lessen the chances of infection. Supervising Physician (if applicable): _ Gently pull on the knot to remove the suture. Confirm prescribers orders, and explain procedure to patient. There are several textbooks that are good to have in your clinic for easy review before procedures. The wound is usually cleaned with sterile water and peroxide. All sutures used for traumatic skin laceration repair are swaged (ie, the needle and suture are connected as a continuous unit). If using a blade to cut the suture, point the blade away from you and your patient. Skin cleansed well with chlorhexidine and NS solution cc of 2% Lidocaine injected at the laceration site. Any suspicion of injury involving tendon, nerve, muscle, vessels, bone, or the nail bed warrants immediate referral to a hand surgeon. Foam dressings are more absorptive but mostly used for chronically draining wounds. Understanding the various skin-closure procedures and knowing how they are put in and what to expect when they are removed can help overcome much of this anxiety. Safer Patient Handling, Positioning, Transfers and Ambulation, Chapter 6. 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. Cosmetic outcomes of facial wounds repaired without deep dermal sutures are similar to layered closure.37 The approach to repair varies by wound location. If using a blade to cut the suture, point the blade away from you and your patient. Absorbable sutures rapidly break down in the tissues and lose their strength within 60 days. Disclaimer:Always review and follow your hospital policy regarding this specific skill. Removing subcutaneous fat may lead to depression of the scar.38 Single layer 5-0 or 6-0 nylon sutures are sufficient.32. Continue cutting in the same manner until the entire suture is removed, inspecting the incision line during the procedure. Suture removal is determined by how well the wound has healed and the extent of the surgery. What patient teaching points should be included as ways to support wound healing? Local anesthetic with epinephrine in a concentration of 1:200,000 is safe for use on the nose and ears. 16. Ensure proper body mechanics for yourself and create a comfortable position for the patient. Dehiscence: Incision edges separate during staple removal, Patient experiences pain when staples are removed. HtTn0#9JMsQ=D"y$I{67sx5._0)=MdLII+B^U+[Pp(%;n>^{-+B&>Ve4/I| Instruct patient to take showers rather than bathe. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration, Chapter 7. h|RKo0WlY/n]-'e'vXI~>'+>0`PO ZPyZg1|B_$7!-E&' 9fUXs4REUJQ_l :;'a"-jU(/mWvCm"i\p;k7jz`iW/y)Oc. c$|!isq3lQ4mnpfo.QEt-"Cnya29-usT.>[email protected]=q$}/d-[F%3 p Stapled surgical wound of the left leg of a 46-year-old woman who underwent femoral artery bypass surgery. 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). Steri-Strips and outer dressing, if indicated. This step allows for easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Hand hygiene reduces the risk of infection. The closed handle depresses the middle of the staple causing the two ends to bend outward and out of the top layer of skin. PLAN OF CARE: patient/family verbalized understanding of dx & POC, agreed with dx & POC did not agree with dx & POC - encouraged to seek second opinion. Chapter 3. All Rights Reserved. Place sterile gauze close to suture line; grasp scissors in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. 18. The patient presents today for a wound check. Clean incision site according to agency policy. 10. Hemostasis controls bleeding, prevents hematoma formation, and allows for deeper inspection of the wound.3 The next step is to determine whether vessels, tendons, nerves, joints, muscles, or bones are damaged. Laceration of upper or lower eyelid skin can be repaired with 6-0 nylon sutures. At the time of suture removal, the wound has only regained about 5%-10% of its strength. 15. The general technique of placing stitches is simple. People may feel a pinch or slight pull. These occur mostly around joints. 12. When scheduled to have the stitches removed, be sure to make an appointment with a person qualified to remove the stitches. Nonabsorbent sutures are usually removed within 7 to 14 days. The wound is healing as expected. The redness and drainage from the wound is decreasing. Examine the knot. Approximately 6 million patients present to emergency departments for laceration treatment every year.1 Although many patients seek care at emergency departments or urgent care centers, primary care physicians are an important resource for urgent laceration treatment. For problems with the EHR, call the HCA Helpdesk at (805) 677-5119. Checklist 34 provides the steps for intermittent suture removal. Noninfected wounds caused by clean objects may undergo primary closure up to 18 hours after injury. 5. 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). Data source: BCIT, 2010c; Perry et al., 2014. Lidocaine/prilocaine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use on nonintact skin, although it has been used this way in numerous studies. Assess wound healing after removal of each suture to determine if each remaining suture will be removed. Irrigation with potable tap water rather than sterile saline also does not increase the risk of wound infection. Staples have the advantage of being quicker and may cause fewer infections than stitches. Instruct patient to pat dry, and to not scrub or rub the incision. The redness and drainage from the wound is decreasing. Position patient appropriately and create privacy for procedure. PROCEDURE: skin cleaned with wound cleanser skin cleaned with Hibiclens skin cleaned with Betadine skin cleaned w NS drain/packing removed closure material removed small amount of purulent . Continue to remove every second staple to the end of the incision line. 16. Search dates: April 2015 and January 5, 2017. Close-up of staples of a left leg surgical wound. These are used to close the skin and for other internal uses where a permanent stitch is not needed. 20. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom etc. The use of nonsterile gloves during laceration repair does not increase the risk of wound infection compared with sterile gloves. Good evidence suggests that local anesthetic with epinephrine in a concentration of up to 1:100,000 is safe for use on digits. They have been able to manage dressing changes without difficulty at home. Sutures are divided into two general categories, namely, absorbable and nonabsorbable. Data Sources: The authors used an Essential Evidence summary based on the key words facial laceration, laceration, and tissue adhesives. 9. Staples are made of stainless steel wire and provide strength for wound closure. This is based on expert opinion and experience. The wound appears improved to the patient. Not all areas of the body can be taped. Table 4.9 lists additional complications related to wounds closed with sutures. Apply Steri-Strips across open area and perpendicular to the wound. This article updates previous articles on this topic by Forsch35 and by Zuber.64. 17. Although no patients had ischemic complications, the studies were small. 14. All wounds form a scar and will take months to one year to completely heal. Do not pull the contaminated suture (suture on top of the skin) through tissue. 14. In general, staples are removed within 7 to 14 days. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom, etc. Think about how you can reduce waste but still ensure safety for the patient. Injuries that require subspecialist consultation include open fractures, tendon or muscle lacerations of the hand, nerve injuries that impair function, lacerations of the salivary duct or canaliculus, lacerations of the eyes or eyelids that are deeper than the subcutaneous layer, injuries requiring sedation for repair, or other injuries requiring treatment beyond the knowledge or skill of the physician. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Figure 4.2 Suture techniques. Importance of avoiding strain on the wound (i.e., if this is an abdominal wound, no straining during defecation; if this is a knee wound avoid kneeling). 2021 by Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. Removing stitches or other skin-closure devices is a procedure that many people dread. The lowest rate of infection occurred with the use of an ointment containing bacitracin and neomycin.59 Therefore, topical antibiotic ointment should be applied to traumatic lacerations repaired with sutures unless the patient has a specific antibiotic allergy. Emergency & Essential Surgical Care Programme. The loculations were broken up and the wound was explored. If there is no concern for vascular compromise to an appendage, then local anesthetic containing epinephrine in a concentration of up to 1:100,000 is safe for use in laceration repair of the digits, including for digital blockade.29,30 Local anesthetic containing epinephrine in a concentration of 1:200,000 is safe for laceration repair of the nose and ears.31 A systematic review documents the safe use of lidocaine with epinephrine (in a concentration up to 1:80,000) in more than 10,000 procedures involving digits without any reported incidence of necrosis.30 Only two studies examined the safety of epinephrine-containing anesthetics in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration, Chapter 7. Contact physician for further instructions. Studies have been unable to define a golden period for which a wound can safely be repaired without increasing risk of infection. Competency Assessment A. 5. Procedure Notes from Ventura Family Medicine:http://www.venturafamilymed.org/cerner-ehr-tips/autotexts/399/preoperative-risk-assessment-for-mace. Grasp knotted end with forceps, and in one continuous action pull suture out of the tissue and place cut knot on sterile 2 x 2 gauze. Early suture removal risks wound dehiscence; however, to decrease scarring and cross-hatching of facial sutures, half of the suture line (ie, every other suture) may be removed on day 3 and the remainder are removed on day 5. Steri-Strips support wound tension across wound and eliminate scarring. The Steri-Strips will help keep the skin edges together. 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