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