Wound closure
copied shamelessly from Oxford Handbook of EM
| Anatomy | Type of suture | Time to removal |
|---|---|---|
| Scalp | 2/0 or 3/0 non-absorbable Glue Staples |
7 days |
| Trunk | 3/0 non-absorbable | 10 days |
| Limbs | 4/0 non-absorbable | 10 days |
| Hands | 5/0 non-absorbable | 10 days |
| Face | 5/0 or 6/0 non-absorbable | 3-5 days |
Glue
- Right wound: <5 cm, clean
- <6h
- if 6-12h, freshen wound edges
- keep dry for 24-48h; expect to start falling off in 5 days
Steristrips
- good for allowing exudate to escape
- apply one at a time for better tension