A guide to removing sutures

Ford, Claire and Hill, Barry (2024) A guide to removing sutures. British Journal of Nursing, 33 (20). S42-S49. ISSN 2052-2819

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the wound healing process, outlining the four distinct phases of the healing cascade: haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. The different types of closure method are described and, specifically, the various types of surgical suture that can be used for wound closure, as well as the strengths and limitations of each. The article explains aspects of patient care that need to be considered such as obtaining informed consent, and the importance of nurses maintaining appropriate clinical skills. It concludes with a step-by-step outline of best practice on how to remove sutures.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	** From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications Router ** History: ppub 07-11-2024; issued 07-11-2024.
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Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2024 11:16
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2024 14:26
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19398

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