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Wound & Stoma Care
Intermediate
10 steps
6 min read
Removal of Stitches
The first 3 steps
- Check the doctor’s order, the date of surgery and how many sutures are to be removed.
- Explain the procedure and reassure the patient that it is uncomfortable rather than painful.
- Wash hands, prepare a sterile pack with stitch cutter and forceps, and screen the bed.
7 more steps and the Ghana-specific adaptation
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