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How To Repair a Laceration With Simple Interrupted Sutures
Additional Considerations for Simple Interrupted Sutures
Wound tissue is vulnerable to further injury during any aspect of cleansing and closure. Never grasp the wound edges with a hemostat because doing so can crush the tissue; instead, use a tissue forceps or tissue hook when lifting and everting the wound edges. Use only a needle driver (not a hemostat or forceps) for placing sutures because a driver holds a needle most securely without damaging it. Excessive tension on the repaired laceration increases the degree of wound scarring. 