Excision Biopsy

  • Goggles
  • Sterile gloves
  • Chlorhexidine (or other approved skin cleanser)
  • Sterile gauze
  • Skin marking pen
  • Local anesthetic, syringe, needle (see chapter titled “Local Anesthetic”)
  • #15 scalpel
  • Laceration tray (needle holder, forceps, scissors, hemostat, drapes).
  • Suture material (see chapter titled “Suturing Uncomplicated Lacerations”)
  • Absorbent dressing such as Mepore
  • Labeled specimen container with formalin

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