Surgery  >  Care of Stitches (Sutures)

equipment for looking at a wound

Equipment

Looking at a Wound

  • Pair of clean powder-free disposable gloves (available in drug stores). Use latex free gloves if the person you provide care for has an allergy to latex
  • Large bath towel

Care of Stitches

equipment for care of stitches
  • Bath towel
  • Wash Basin filled with warm water
  • Wash Cloths
  • Mild hand soap or soap prescribed by doctor, like Hibiclens® or Dial
  • Plastic grocery bag
  • Pair of clean powder-free disposable gloves (available in drug stores).
  • Option: Sterile normal saline and sterile Q tips or cotton applicators. (use if ordered by doctor)