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)