Staples for Wound Closure

  • Sterile gloves
  • Goggles
  • Chlorhexidine (or other approved skin cleanser)
  • Laceration tray (sterile gauze, waterproof drape, tissue forcep, needle holder, sterile scissors)
  • Sterile normal saline
  • Anesthetic such as Xylocaine 1% and/or 2% with or without epinephrine
  • 10mL syringe with a 25-gauge needle
  • Staple gun and staples
    • Available in regular and wide staples
    • Wide staples may be used in thicker skin
  • Dressing (such as Mepore)

 

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