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How To Repair a Laceration With Simple Interrupted Sutures
Equipment for Simple Interrupted 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 (eg,chlorhexidine,povidone-iodine) Sterile gauze squares (eg, 10 cm×10 cm [4 inch × 4 inch]) Needle driver, toothed forceps or tissue hook, scissors, and suture material (typically, a nonabsorbable monofilament suture). For detailed discussion of the various types and sizes of suture material, refer to Lacerations . Sometimes splints or other materials (for aftercare) to restrict motion or skin tension that may pull on the sutures Materials used to dress the wound 