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procedures

general patient care

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staple and suture removal a thorough inspection of the wound is necessary. remove every other suture or staple. at any time if there is gaping, stop and notify provider. account for total number of sutures and staples.
cutting sutures cut close to the knot and pull the sutures with forceps by grabbing the knot and pulling, observing to ensure suture was removed.
equipment for suture removal stitch or suture scissors and forceps, a staple removal device.
eye, ear, and topical medications ensure medication is room temperature, the patient properly positioned, and gloves are worn. tip of containers should not come in direct contact.
mole or cyst removal moles that change color, size, or texture should be evaluated for cancer. cysts are collections of fluid that can be infectious.
cryosurgery the process of exposing tissues to extreme cold temperatures to destroy cells. may be performed for conditions such as warts or cervical dysplasia.
colposcopy/hysteroscopy using an instrument to inspect the vaginal area and the cervix or the uterus and deliver treatments or perform diagnostic testing.
endoscopy a small tube with a light and camera is inserted into the upper or lower gastrointestinal system or through a small incision to access a body cavity for inspection or minor procedures such a biopsies.
toenail removal/ ingrown toenail treatment a toenail removal can be partial or complete. the provider removes a toenail spur that is causing an ingrown toenail. is completed after local anesthetic or digital block.
electrosurgery or electrocauterization a pulse of electrical current is sent through tissue to cauterize tissue. used to minimize or stop bleeding, destroy small polyps, or break scar tissue.
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