![]() Remove the remaining staples as indicated, followed by applying Steri-Strips along the incision line.This allows wounds to heal by primary intention. Steri-Strips support wound tension across wounds and eliminate scarring. Cut the Steri-Strips to allow them to extend 1.5 to 2 cm on each side of the incision. Steri-Strips are supplied in pre-cut lengths. Using the principles of no-touch technique, place Steri-Strips on the location of every removed staple along the incision line.It also prevents scratching the skin with the sharp staple. This avoids pulling the staple out prematurely and avoids putting pressure on the wound. When both ends of the staple are visible, move the staple extractor away from the skin and place the staple on a sterile piece of gauze by releasing the handles on the staple extractor.The closed handle depresses the middle of the staple causing the two ends to bend outward and out of the top layer of skin. Close the handle, and then gently move the staple side to side to remove. Do not pull up while depressing the handle on the staple remover or change the angle of your wrist or hand. Place the lower tip of the staple extractor beneath the staple.Remove the staples (start with every second staple).Place a sterile 2″ x 2″ next to the wound to collect the staples.Remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, and apply nonsterile gloves.Irrigate the wound with sterile normal saline solution to remove surface debris or exudate to reduce risk of infection from microorganisms on the wound site or surrounding skin and to help loosen and remove any dried blood or crusted exudate from the sutures and wound bed.For safety purposes, count the number of staples before beginning the procedure. ![]() If there are concerns, discuss the status of the wound before proceeding with the health care provider. After assessing the wound, decide if the wound is sufficiently healed to have the staples removed. Visually assess the wound for uniform closure of the wound edges, absence of drainage, redness, and swelling.
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