The quadriceps femoris (/ËkwÉdráµ»sÉps ËfÉmÉráµ»s/) (Latin for four-headed muscle of the femur), also called simply the quadriceps, quadriceps extensor, or quads, is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh.
Instruct patients to apply antibiotic ointment over the staples two to three times per day until they are removed.6. Instruct the patient to return in 2 to 3 days for a wound check. At that visit, evaluate the wound for signs of infection, and treat appropriately. Staples in the scalp can be removed 7 to 10 days after closure, using a commercial staple remover.7These are available through the same distributor as the stapler.
A facial laceration (staples should not be used here) repaired with sutures should be removed in about five days, but if they are in a place of tension, it may be longer. A scalp laceration with staples can will be 7-10 days, again depending on the size/depth of the wound. Feet or abdominal lacerations may require sutures to remain in place of ten days. So....call the ER for patient-specific instructions.