Kretsinger K, BMJ. Antibiotic and white petrolatum ointments can remove tissue adhesive; therefore, patients must be instructed to avoid using them on the repaired wound. Here are some guidelines for when sutures (stitches) should be removed: Ong ME, 16. In addition, the use of procedural sedation for difficult lacerations or for the extremely anxious child has made the experience more tolerable for the patient, fa… Automatic staplers, usually used in surgical wound repair, are recommended for closing thick skin on the extremities, trunk, and scalp, but not on the face, neck, hands, and feet. Osbourne DD, Laceration repair techniques follow common principles, regardless of laceration location or closure method. A more recent article on laceration repair is available. 0000001690 00000 n Thomsen TW, Closure of lacerations and incisions with octylcyanoacrylate. Absorbable sutures don’t require your doctor to remove them. Tissue adhesives are comparable with sutures in cosmetic results, dehiscence rates, and infection risk. 2002;40(1):19–26. He came to us, his primary doctor, for removal … 0000007304 00000 n 81 49 Quinn JV, Coates WC, This requires knowledge of wound evaluation, preparation, and appropriate repair techniques; when to refer for surgical treatment; and how to provide follow-up care. Ong ME, 2004;20(4):219–223. Hollander JE, PROCEDURE: A patient may present after being sutured here or from an outside facility. Can sutures get wet? 0000061388 00000 n Pain of local anesthetics. It may take 6 to 8 months or longer before a … 0000009221 00000 n note: Surgical consultation should be considered for these wounds; however, referral decisions are ultimately based on the physician's level of expertise, experience, and comfort with managing the laceration. Typically, sutures would be ideally removed 8-12 days after placement. However, one study showed that leaving the wound uncovered and wetting it after 12 hours did not increase infection rates.24 To prevent infection and promote healing, an antibiotic or white petrolatum ointment can be applied daily to wounds not repaired with tissue adhesives. Billing for laceration repair depends on the size and location of the wound and on the complexity of the repair. Prompt removal reduces the risk of suture … Lacerations that expose underlying tissue or continue bleeding should be repaired, although some less severe wounds (e.g., simple hand lacerations that are less than 2 cm long) may heal well with conservative management.1. 0000002466 00000 n Chicago, Ill.: American Medical Association; 2006. Morgan RF, The cream is applied to intact skin and covered with an occlusive dressing one to four hours before the repair procedure. Pritty P. Ann Emerg Med. Full-thickness lacerations of the eyelid, lip, or ear, Lacerations involving nerves, arteries, bones, or joints, Severely contaminated wounds requiring drainage, Wounds leading to a strong concern about cosmetic outcome. Diehr S, Although the emergency department routinely treats acute trauma, family physicians should be prepared to manage acute lacerations. Jasani M, Adhesive strips alone should be categorized using the appropriate evaluation and management code. Wells G, Singer AJ. 2003;96(5):436–439. 18. 0000001833 00000 n 0 0000003913 00000 n Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2007. Topical anesthesia. Buettner P, 0000003044 00000 n N Engl J Med. Home Anatomic location of the wound, health of the patient, mechanism of injury, and wound contamination factor into the decision about when to repair the laceration. Essentials of Skin Laceration Repair. The quick application of staples makes them a good choice for patients who have multiple traumas or who are intoxicated. 5.4 Removal of Sutures Objectives By the end of this section you should know how to: • Prepare patient for the removal of sutures; • Prepare the necessary equipment; • Safely remove all suture material from a wound, using an aseptic technique. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. JAMA. 0000008471 00000 n 0000029110 00000 n J Pediatr. When Sutures (Stitches) Should be Removed Stitches and staples are used to keep wounds together during healing. 0000007928 00000 n Want to use this article elsewhere? Principles of emergency wound management. Follow-up suture removal is included in the laceration repair fee, but can be billed if the repair was performed elsewhere, such as in the emergency department. Indications for removal of sutures • To remove suture … Definitive laceration management depends on the time since injury, the extent and location of the wound, available laceration repair materials, and the skill of the physician. 9. 0000009070 00000 n et al. Warmed versus room temperature saline for laceration irrigation. The wound dehiscence rate, cosmetic results, and infection risk of absorbable sutures appear to be comparable to that of nonabsorbable sutures, and absorbable sutures are more cost-effective because there is no need for removal.11,12 Silk sutures are no longer used to close the skin because of their poor tensile strength and high tissue reactivity. Heal C, Dunn C, startxref After the wound is prepped, the appropriate suturing technique must be selected. 8(October 15, 2008) *— Such as, but not limited to, wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, soil, or saliva; puncture wound; avulsions; and wounds resulting from missiles, crushing, burns or frostbite. Kacprowicz RF. Howell JM, 5. et al. 2007;56(2):140–144. ‡—Yes, if it has been five years or more since the last dose of tetanus toxoid–containing vaccine. et al. Address correspondence to Randall T. Forsch, MD, MPH, Chelsea Health Center, 14700 E. Old U.S. 12, Chelsea, MI 48118 (e-mail:rforsch@umich.edu). Ussia C. Pediatr Emerg Care. 1998;31(1):36–40. Parell GJ, Lewis RJ. Acad Emerg Med. Saw SM, Although skin-closure strips can be effective for small, simple lacerations in low-tension areas with well-approximated edges, their lack of tensile strength can lead to wound dehiscence. Epinephrine, which is used to decrease wound bleeding through vasoconstriction, should be avoided when wounds involve anatomic areas with end arterioles, such as the digits, nose, penis, and earlobes. Becker GD. Videos in clinical medicine. Quinn J, Miller P, Klassen TP, Noncontaminated wounds have been successfully closed up to 12 hours post-injury.2 Clean lacerations involving well-vascularized tissue, such as the face and scalp, can be closed successfully even later in healthy patients, although risk of infection must be minimized. 24. A patient history should be obtained, including mechanism and time of injury and personal health information (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus and diabetes status; tetanus immunization history; allergies to latex, local anesthesia, tape, or antibiotics). 78/No. Suture techniques for laceration repair. Kretsinger K, Sutton R, Harrington AC, Rodeheaver GT, 2000;61(5):1383–1388. Lim SH, Both CPT and ICD Codes are regularly revised to keep with the latest knowledge and development though there will be no major changes of both codes to make it easier to implement each new version of both codes. Sign up for the free AFP email table of contents. Singer AJ. Suturing versus conservative management of lacerations of the hand. The following table is a more comprehensive schedule for removal of percutaneous sutures. Another choice is an ibuprofen product (such as Advil). Areas of high skin tension, such as over joints, or areas with a thick dermis, such as on the back, should be repaired with sutures or staples. This content is owned by the AAFP. Sutures are usually removed from the eyelids in 3 days; the face in 3 to 5 days; the torso in 7 to 10 days; the hands and feet in 7 to10 days, and scalp 7 days. Started in 1995, this collection now contains 6881 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and 737 chapters. BACKGROUND  The basic principles of laceration repair have not changed significantly in the last century, but the therapeutic options now available are more innovative and rigorously studied. The order must be reviewed and approved by our Medical Director prior to receiving care. Non-absorbent sutures are usually removed within 7 to 14 days. et al. xref Economic comparison of tissue adhesive and suturing in the repair of pediatric facial lacerations. Stony Brook Octylcyanoacrylate Study Group. Pediatr Emerg Care. Clark RE, Guidelines for Seeking ... removal.11,12 Silk sutures are no longer used to close the skin because of their poor tensile The nurse reviews chart or documentation from outside facility for suture removal instructions. Traditionally, patients have been told to keep the wound clean and dry using a protective dressing for at least 24 hours after the repair procedure. Parell GJ, Fergusson D. Preventing tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis among adults: use of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Table 4 includes codes for common procedures.28 Sutures, staples, and tissue adhesives are all billable methods. A multiple-layer closure can improve cosmetic results by bringing opposing wound edges closer together and decreasing wound tension. Hamp A, Lloyd JD, Use as needed. The ends of this suture do not need to be tied, but they may be secured with slip knots or tape. The tissue adhesive hair apposition technique also is effective in repairing scalp lacerations. Jasani M, Emerg Med Clin North Am. 0000087208 00000 n Principles of office anesthesia: part II. 25. 0000006341 00000 n Bruns TB, Hollander JE, Stony Brook Octylcyanoacrylate Study Group. Reprints are not available from the author. 129 0 obj <>stream 1997;277(19):1527–1530. Heal C, Principles of office anesthesia: part II. Physicians should have a working knowledge of these techniques, including how to choose the correct closure method and how to perform closures to obtain optimal results. Adapted from Kretsinger K, Broder KR, Cortese MM, et al. Wells G, et al. Do topical antibiotics improve wound healing? 1988;6(1):7–10. Lewis RJ. FPnotebook.com is a rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians. Scalp laceration repair without prior hair removal. Saw SM, Basic laceration repair. 13. 1998;5(2):94–99. 2007;25(1):73–81. Sutcliffe T, 5. Al-Abdullah T, Griffiths R, Local anesthesia with lidocaine 1% (Xylocaine; 10 mg per mL) or bupivacaine 0.25% (Marcaine; 2.5 mg per mL) is appropriate for small wounds, if needed. Lin M, Document removal date in medical record and on antenatal card Remove suture/cerclage as a matter of urgency in the event of labour or rupture of membranes at any gestation to minimise risk of infection Remove suture in woman having a caesarean section if need for removal has been confirmed. For information about the SORT evidence rating system, go to, Surgical consultation should be considered for these wounds; however, referral decisions are ultimately based on the physician's level of expertise, experience, and comfort with managing the laceration, Guidelines apply to adults 19 to 64 years of age, Td = tetanus-diphtheria toxoids vaccine; Tdap = diphtheria, reduced tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine; TIG = tetanus immune globulin, Such as, but not limited to, wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, soil, or saliva; puncture wound; avulsions; and wounds resulting from missiles, crushing, burns or frostbite, Yes, if it has been 10 years or more since the last dose of tetanus toxoid–containing vaccine, Adapted from Kretsinger K, Broder KR, Cortese MM, et al. et al. They should also be avoided on mucosal surfaces and areas that maintain moisture, such as the groin or axillae.15. Griffiths R, Osmond MH, Ann Emerg Med. 0000037125 00000 n Hamp A, The issue is the diagnosis code to be used for the site the sutures were removed from. Videos in clinical medicine. A = consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence; B = inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence; C = consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series. A running (“baseball”) suture (Figure 1B) is used for long, low-tension wounds, whereas a subcuticular running suture (Figure 1C) is ideal for closing small lacerations in low skin-tension areas where cosmesis is important, such as on the face. This may result in pain, suture removal and superficial dyspareunia. The mattress sutures: vertical, horizontal, and corner stitch. Zuber TJ. Ooi SB, The hair apposition technique (Figure 7) may be used for closing scalp wounds. 0000008844 00000 n Lim SH, Tissue adhesives are contraindicated in patients at higher risk of poor healing (e.g., those who are immunosuppressed or have diabetes), and should not be used for contaminated, complex, or jagged lacerations. Kundu S, They need to be removed within 4-14 days. Laceration management. Infection and allergy incidence in ambulatory surgery patients using white petrolatum vs bacitracin ointment. A randomized trial comparing octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and sutures in the management of lacerations. Antibiotic and white petrolatum ointments are equally effective.25,26  The timing of suture or staple removal varies with wound location (Table 2). Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of tissue adhesive (2-octylcyanoacrylate) vs standard wound closure techniques for laceration repair. 2003;5(6):488–490. Howell JM, The use of sutures or adhesive tapes for primary closure of pretibial lacerations. Closure techniques. 2002;(4):CD003861. Closure techniques. The horizontal mattress technique (Figure 3) may be the best option for closing gaping or high-tension wounds or wounds on fragile skin because it spreads the tension along the wound edge. Cortese MM, Klassen TP, Warmed irrigation solution is more comfortable for the patient.4 Povidone-iodine solution, hydrogen peroxide, and detergents should not be used because their toxicity to fibro-blasts impedes healing.5 The wound should be irrigated copiously with a 30- to 60-mL syringe and 18-gauge needle or angiocatheter, which can cleanse at 5 to 8 lb per square inch of pressure without damaging the tissue.6 Any visible foreign matter should be removed with forceps, and devitalized tissue removed with sharp debridement to reduce the risk of infection. Do topical antibiotics improve wound healing? Raasch B, When sutures are removed depends on how well the wound is healing and where it is located. Suturing versus conservative management of lacerations of the hand. A randomized controlled trial comparing the hair apposition technique with tissue glue to standard suturing in scalp lacertions (HAT study). Foreign bodies near blood vessels, nerves, and joints should be removed with caution, and surgical referral should be considered. 1988;17(5):496–500. 0000061882 00000 n Patient was seen for suture removal. Over the next 2 to 3 months, the ridge will flatten and then will start to weather and lighten. Blue-colored sutures may be beneficial for scalp lacerations in appropriate populations to differentiate the suture from the hair. Arch Facial Plast Surg. Zuber TJ. Cummings S, et al. Becker GD. 1996;276(12):972–977. The wound edges are approximated using gloved fingers, then the adhesive is applied in a thin layer over the wound with a 5-mm overlap on each side. 2006;55(RR-17):1–37. Surgical sutures () Definition (UMD) Threads of natural, synthetic, or metallic material intended to sew a wound or incision together (i.e., approximate the … Three to four layers are applied with 30 seconds between applications. Pain Medicine: To help with the pain, give an acetaminophen product (such as Tylenol). 0000029396 00000 n Valentine SM, 0000084525 00000 n Surgery. et al. Scalp laceration repair without prior hair removal. Achar S. Half-buried mattress (corner) suture for laceration repair. After cleansing the wound, the … Barclay DA, et al. It isimportant when active treatment is required that this is undertakenin a way which allows the best functional and cosmetic result, withthe least distress to the child. Morgan JA. An absorbable 3–0 or 4–0 suture should be used. The goals of laceration repair are to achieve hemostasis, avoid infection, restore function to the involved tissues, and achieve optimal cosmetic results with minimal scarring. Lin M, Although the physician orders the removal of non- absorbable sutures, there are general guidelines for timing removal based on location: a. 28. Broder KR, Note that the suture remains subcuticular in the flap to avoid cutting off the blood supply. Absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures in the management of traumatic lacerations and surgical wounds. The specific removal date depends on the location of the stitches or staples. Hollander JE, Tissue adhesive skills study. et al. 2002;325(7359):299.... 2. Aseptic techniques must be used, including sterile fields and gloves and universal body fluid precautions. 0000048757 00000 n RANDALL T. FORSCH, MD, MPH, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2002;131(3):270–276. Hollander JE, Studies have shown that tap water is safe to use for irrigation, that white petrolatum ointment is as effective as antibiotic ointment in postprocedure care, and that wetting the wound as early as 12 hours after repair does not increase the risk of infection. Worthington JM. 2007;23(5):339–344. Singer AJ, et al. Smack DP, Learn ICD 10 and CPT code for suture removal. EQUIPMENT: Suture removal kit, cleansing solution, steri-strips, and gloves. Comparison of absorbable with nonabsorbable sutures in closure of facial skin wounds. Immediate, unlimited access to all AFP content. Ernst AA, Regardless of location, these older lacerations can be repaired with loose, single interrupted sutures that are sufficient to close the wound. Quinn JV. 1988;17(12):1284–1302. Allchildren with lacerations should be fasted from arrival. Reviewing suture removal CPT Codes, ICD 9, ICD 10 Codes is necessary since each code entails different things. Am Fam Physician. Principles of emergency wound management. Ernst AA, Suture removal for mucoperiosteal wounds, depending on the age of the patient and the extent of the wound takes place after 8 to 12 days. Preventing tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis among adults: use of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and recommendation of ACIP, supported by the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), for use of Tdap among health-care personnel. Copyright © 2008 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Scarfone RJ, Quinn J, Deep wounds require a multiple-layer closure with an absorbable suture and possibly a temporary drain to reduce the risk of hematoma or subsequent infections. 0000002651 00000 n Sutures, tissue adhesives, staples, and skin-closure tapes are options in the outpatient setting. Economic comparison of tissue adhesive and suturing in the repair of pediatric facial lacerations. 27. Suture (or Staple) Removal Date. Gershoff L, Wounds requiring extensive debridement or multiple-layer closure are best repaired with a suture. Lloyd JD, 2002;66(12):2231–2236. To further decrease dehiscence, the use of wound tapes over healing lacerations is recommended. 1. Using tissue adhesive for wound repair. Evaluation of the ‘golden period’ for wound repair. Follow-up for repaired lacerations is similar regardless of the technique used. Callaham M, SUBJECT: SUTURE REMOVAL PERSONNEL: RN, LVN who has demonstrated competence in suture removal. Cummings S, Suturing is the preferred technique for skin laceration repair. Nylon, monofilament nonabsorbable sutures (e.g., polypropylene [Prolene]) must eventually be removed. Location Type of suture* Timing of suture removal (days) Arms 4-0 7 to 10 Face 5-0 or 6-0 3 to 5 Hands or feet 4-0 or 5-0 10 t… Absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures in the management of traumatic lacerations and surgical wounds. Achar S. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. Note the wound edge approximation and thin layer of tissue adhesive. J Fam Pract. 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