Page 448 - CHHA Binder 2.3.20

4/11/2019

SUTURES CONT..

To remove plain, continuous suture:

• Grasp the first suture and cut that suture
on the opposite side of the knot.

• Cut the next suture in line on the same
side.

• Pull the first suture out in the direction of

the knot.
• Discard the suture.

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STAPLES

• Using the sterile staple
extractor, position the
extractor's lower jaws
beneath the width of the
first staple or clip.
• Squeeze the handle until
the jaws are completely
closed and the staple or
clip is away from the
skin. By changing the
shape of the staple or
clip, the extractor pulls
the clip out of the skin.

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