10 Questions You Should to Know about Disposable Skin Staplers

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There's nothing better than a nail cut. Sutures are faster, simpler and easier to learn than staples. Experts say stitching with disposable skin staplers is three to four times faster than closing a sutured wound and is also associated with lower infection rates. Let's take a quick look at the ins and outs of this valuable technique.

Which wounds

When a patient with a laceration comes to your practice, you must determine the appropriate closure method - skin adhesive, sutures, or staples.
Sutures are best suited for wounds on the scalp, abdomen, back or extremities. Wounds of the hands, feet, face, and neck should not be sutured.

What you need

In keeping with the simple nature of skin stitching, all you need to close a wound is the ...... roller ...... stapler. The skin stapler comes pre-loaded with 5 to 25 staples. You may also need forceps to help hold the wound edges together while you place the staples. And, don't forget your wound cleaning supplies.

A little wound preparation

Once you have determined that the laceration is suitable for suture stapling, clean the wound thoroughly. Check the wound carefully for foreign bodies and other signs of complications. Anesthetize the area with an anesthetic such as lidocaine. If the wound is small, you may choose not to numb the area, as placing one or two staples may be more painful than anesthetic administration. You may also consider using a local anesthetic.

Let's Bind

Approach the edge of the wound with your non-dominant hand or forceps. Align the center of the tear with the center of the head of the stapler. Press firmly on the tear. The depth of staple placement depends on how hard you press the stapling device against the skin.
Continue placing staples about 3 to 5 mm apart until the wound is completely closed.

Staple Removal

Staples on the scalp are usually removed in about 7 days, and staples on the back, abdomen and extremities take 10 days to remove. To remove skin staples, use a skin staple removal tool. Place the two edges of the tool underneath the staples and firmly against the skin. Squeeze the handle of the tool until it is fully closed and lift the staples from the skin.

Practice

As with any medical procedure, some practice is required before suturing the wound on a real live patient. In fact, you can purchase a skin stapler on Amazon and then practice bananas and other fruits in the comfort of your home, watching instructional videos for some additional tutorials.

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Minor cuts and flesh wounds can occur almost anywhere in daily life. Larger, deeper cuts often require a trip to the emergency room and eventual stitches, and in the United States, stitches can be expensive for people without health insurance.
While these dressings can stop a small amount of bleeding - and prevent infection - they do little to close the wound and speed up the healing process. Here, you can check out our zipstitch tool, or zipper skin plasters.

Zipper Skin Plasters

The Zipstitch is a small adhesive device that once it snaps into place, the user simply pulls on each of the four miniature straps on the device, tightening them and closing the laceration in the skin.
Because it's small and light, it's perfect for an everyday first aid kit and can be carried around during a range of outdoor activities where minor injuries often occur, including biking, hiking or camping.
However, you must clean the wound properly and allow it to dry before use. This not only reduces the risk of infection, but also ensures that the device sticks to the skin and stays in place.
The device is 12 times stronger than regular sutures and reduces scarring. Unlike traditional sutures, ZipStitch is also non-invasive, reducing the chance of infection caused by bacteria. It provides better protection than butterfly bandages and other tapes, repairing wounds faster and reducing the likelihood of scarring.

When to use

Zipper skin plasters are typically used for less serious cuts or wounds, or for minor surgery.
They help seal the wound by pulling the two sides of the skin together without coming into contact with the actual wound. This reduces the chance of introducing any bacteria or other material into the incision.
When considering whether to use skin plasters to close a wound, you need to ask yourself the following questions.
Are the wound edges straight? Skin Plasters are best suited for shallow incisions with straight, clean edges.
Is the bleeding light and easy to control? Apply pressure to the incision with a sterile cloth for at least 5 minutes. If the wound is still bleeding after 5 minutes, do not use Zipstitch.
Is the wound less than 1/2 inch in length? Skin plasters is not recommended for incisions 1/2 inch or longer.
Is it in an area where the skin does not move often? Skin plasters may not be appropriate for joints or other areas that may be difficult to hold in place.

Steps for applying Skin Plasters

Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and mild unscented soap.
Wash the wound to remove dirt or bacteria.
Gently pat the area dry with a clean cloth or towel.
Using your fingers, gently push the sides of the wound into as comfortable a position as possible.
Place each half of the skin plasters on either side of the incision to hold the wound together. Start on one side and then pull the other half over to help close the wound. Do not apply them in the same direction as the incision.
Repeat these steps for as many zipper Skin Plasters as possible to completely close the wound. Each Zipstitch should be approximately 1/8 inch from the next.
Place another bandage at the end of the Zipstitch on each side of the wound to help compress the sticky edge of each tape.

Bottom Line

ZipStitch is often a good backup or alternative to regular sutures if the wound is not too deep or severe. They need to be applied and removed correctly. You also need to pay special attention to them as they help the wound heal. It is also important to keep a close eye on the wound and care for it if it does not stop bleeding or shows signs of infection.

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