Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #13 Staples of Life
For many minor wounds that are linear with sharp edges, and have dermal involvement only, skin staples are an acceptable alternative to sutures.
Lacerations in the scalp, trunk, and extremities are well managed with staples. Lacerations upon the face, neck, hands and feet should not be closed with staples.
Scalp lacerations in particular, are well suited for closure with staples. Randomized trials have shown that scalp wounds closed with staples have similar infection rates, healing time,and cosmesis compared to sutures.
Lipsett, SU, et al. Closure of minor skin wounds with staples. UpToDate Sep 2017.
Be prepared with the convenience of a skin staple kit from Provider Prepared!
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
Lacerations in the scalp, trunk, and extremities are well managed with staples. Lacerations upon the face, neck, hands and feet should not be closed with staples.
Scalp lacerations in particular, are well suited for closure with staples. Randomized trials have shown that scalp wounds closed with staples have similar infection rates, healing time,and cosmesis compared to sutures.
Lipsett, SU, et al. Closure of minor skin wounds with staples. UpToDate Sep 2017.
Be prepared with the convenience of a skin staple kit from Provider Prepared!
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
- Brandon Durfee
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