University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

158

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Specific Instructions for Suture Staple Remove** * Close the package again after the staple remover is taken out of the package. * Staples should be removed close to the wound. * Fold close the staples carefully to avoid the staple edges (do not cut the staple ends) * Close the staple ends to meet each other from the incision side. It should be closed in a time. If it passes one side, then close the other side of the staple ends and lift out. * Removal of skin staples post-operatively. * Cleanse the area. * Anesthetize * Take care of infection or any discomfort, sleep, and constant physical pain. * Provide pain relief and proper dressing. **Procedure** * Provide hand hygiene. * Provide privacy to client and access to personal belongings. * Assist client into a comfortable position. * Assess incision site, size, drainage, and surrounding skin. * Assess incision site for how much area is open. **Procedure** * Cleanse incision site and put on gloves. * Remove the dressing. * Cleanse the incision site (Cleansing Solution). * If wound is red, hot, and swollen, PUT on new dressing. * Clean the surrounding skin. * Apply new dressing. * Date the dressing. * Assess the amount of drainage, skin, and surrounding area. * Document findings of dressing change. * Provide comfort to the patient. * Position the patient for comfort.