Sutures
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| Area | Size | Removal |
| scalp | 4o,5o | 5-8 days |
| face | 5o,6o | 3-5 days |
| chest/abd | 3o,4o | 7-10 days |
| back | 3o,4o | 12-14 days |
| upper extrem | 4o,5o | 8-10 days |
| lower extrem | 3o,4o | 8-12 days |
| foot | 3o,4o | 10-12 days |
| joint/extensor surface | 3o,4o | 10-14 days |
| joint/felxor surface | 4o,5o | 8-10 days |
+2-3 days for elderly
Special
Horizontal: excess tention, mult parallel lacs
Vertical: contraindication to deeps
See Also
Trauma:�Wound Management
Source
Lampe
Area Size Removal
scalp 4o,5o 5-8 days
face 5o,6o 3-5 days
chest/abd 3o,4o 7-10 days
back 3o,4o 12-14 days
upper extrem 4o,5o 8-10 days
lower extrem 3o,4o 8-12 days
foot 3o,4o 10-12 days
joint/extensor surface 3o,4o 10-14 days
joint/felxor surface 4o,5o 8-10 days
+2-3 days for elderly
Special
Horizontal: excess tention, mult parallel lacs
Vertical: contraindication to deeps
See Also
Trauma: Wound Management
Source
Lampe