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.
1 It is usually 1-3 days depending on the type of stitches and the size of the wound. 2  Once you can get them wet, gently wash the wound over the stitches or staples with soap and water when you shower. 3  Do not submerge the wound underwater, like in a bath or when swimming. The doctor should tell you how long this should be. 2  It is usually 1-3 days depending on the type of stitches and the size of the wound. 3  Once you can get them wet, gently wash the wound over the stitches or staples with soap and water when you shower.