Procedures

Suturing Supplies

  • 2.0 or 3.0 silk on a curved needle
  • 5-10cc 1% lidocaine
  • 10cc syringe with a 22 gauge needle
  • 18 gauge needle (for drawing lido)
  • Sterile gloves
  • Mask
  • Hat
  • Chloroprep x 3
  • Clear dressing (tegaderm)
  • Suturing kit

If suturing kit is not available:

  • needle holder
  • Sterile scissors
  • Sterile towels (with adhesive stripe)
  • Gauze