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Wound Suturing and Suture Care

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Overview of

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

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Wound suturing is a procedure performed to close the wound from an accident or surgical wound. A suture is a stitch or a row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision. Sutures can sometimes be called stitches.

Goals of

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

Purposes of wound suturing are to stop bleeding, reduce pain and infection, repair the cutaneous wound, minimize scarring, and maximize wound healing.

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How it works:

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

The wound will first be cleaned thoroughly. Once cleaning is done, a topical anesthesia will be administered around the wound area before suturing. Your doctor will select an appropriate needle size and type of surgical thread to suture your wound. Once finished, the sutures will be covered with gauze and bandage.

Preparation before

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

Pre - treatment

The wound will be assessed. If it is painful even before the assessment, anesthesia injection might be needed. The wound will be cleaned to reduce germs.

Recovery after

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

Post - treatment

The bandage must be removed as recommended. In some cases, the doctor might apply bandages to prevent the sutures from infection depending upon the affected site or wound severity. The patient should ask when the recommended time is to remove the bandage. Wound cleaning and dressing must be strictly done as the doctor’s advice. Always keep the sutures dry. The doctor would recommend that you always keep the sutures dry, which must be followed strictly. In some cases, patients are allowed to shower, but the wound must be covered and dry with a towel right after the shower to prevent it from moist. If the wound is wet, remove the bandage, clean the wound and use a new bandage. Suture removal. Sutures might be removed after 5 days to 2 weeks after suturing depending on the healing and affected site. Sutures must be removed by a doctor only. Afterward, skin tape or bandage might be applied for another 3-7 days before removing. In case that the suturing is under the surface of the skin, absorbable sutures (also called dissolvable stitches) are used and there is no need for suture removal. The sutured area should be moved only when necessary. Too much movement could slow down the healing process or cause the sutures to pull apart. Please refrain from lifting objects, exercising, or doing activities that cause pressure to the wound during the first month after surgery. Please wait until the wound is completely healed. Always wash your hands before caring for the sutures. This is to prevent the wound from exposing to germs and reduce infection rates.

Risks & side effects

Infection is frequently found. Observable signs of infection include: Fever higher than 38 degrees Celsius. Swelling or reddening is unusually apparent. Oozing appears cloudy, brownish, greenish, or yellowish. The wound is getting more painful. The wound takes longer to heal, depending on the patient’s medical condition such as diabetes. The wound appears wider and deeper, dry and becomes darker in color. Skin around the wound is bruised. Scars might be developed in some cases and in different appearances depending on many factors including Shape Size Depth the amount of blood supplied to the wound Skin color Patient’s skin thickness.

FAQs:

Wound Suturing and Suture Care

What are the signs of wound infection?

Signs of infection are: -fever within 48 hours of -suturing -redness -swelling -increased pain -excessive or persistent ooze pus or smelly discharge.

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What kind of scar will my wound sutures leave?

Scars form as a normal part of healing whenever the skin is damaged. All cuts will heal with a scar, however, the scar will be less noticeable if good care is given to the wound when it is healing. During the first 6 to 8 weeks after the injury, the scar will change from a thick, red raised scar to a thinner, paler, more flexible one. Scars can take up to 2 years to fully mature. The final appearance of the scar depends on several factors including the extent of the original wound, inherited skin qualities and how well the scar was looked after.

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How are wound stitches different from staples?

Stitches are a way doctors can close certain types of cuts. A doctor uses a special needle and thread to put in stitches. They sew the edges of the cut together and ties knots to hold the stitches in place. Stitches can be either absorbable (dissolve over time) or non-absorbable (do not dissolve and need to be taken out after a certain amount of time). Another way doctors can close cuts is with staples. Staples that go in the body are different from those used on paper. To put staples in, doctors use a special stapler. Staples need to be taken out after a certain amount of time, just like non-absorbable stitches.

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