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How To Repair a Laceration With a Subcuticular Running Suture
Equipment for Subcuticular Running Sutures
Wound hygiene and closure techniques need not be sterile procedures. Although instruments that touch the wound (eg, forceps, needles, suture) must be sterile, clean nonsterile gloves as well as clean but not sterile water may be used in immunocompetent patients. Some operators prefer the better fit and better barrier protection of sterile gloves. Clean procedure, barrier protection Face mask and safety glasses (or a face shield), head caps, gowns, gloves Sterile drapes, towels (for wound debridement and suturing) Antiseptic solution such aschlorhexidineorpovidone-iodine A standard suture tray including local anesthesia 4-0 or 5-0 suture: absorbable (eg, polyglycolic acid, polydioxanone [PDS], polyglactin) or nonabsorbable monofilament (eg, nylon or polypropylene) Nonocclusive dressing Antibiotic ointment 