How to Remove Surgical Staples
Cleanse the wound.. Slide the lower part of a staple remover under the middle of the staple.. Squeeze the handles of the staple remover until they are completely closed.
Steps
1
Cleanse the wound.
Cleanse the wound.
2
Slide the lower part of a staple remover under the middle of the staple.
Slide the lower part of a staple remover under the middle of the staple.
3
Squeeze the handles of the staple remover until they are completely closed.
Squeeze the handles of the staple remover until they are completely closed.
4
Take out the staple by releasing the pressure on the handles.
Take out the staple by releasing the pressure on the handles.
5
Use the staple remover to remove all the other staples.
Use the staple remover to remove all the other staples.
6
Cleanse the wound with antiseptic again.
Cleanse the wound with antiseptic again.
7
Apply a dry dressing or bandage if needed.
Apply a dry dressing or bandage if needed.
8
Watch for signs of infection.
Watch for signs of infection.
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