Laceration Repair Note:
The patient was counseled
on the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure, and provided
consent. A timeout procedure was
performed prior to initiating the procedure.
The area was prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner. The site was anesthetized with [##] mL of
[lidocaine+/-epinephrine]. The
laceration was irrigated with [##] mL of [normal saline/water], and explored
without evidence of significant debris, contamination, or tendon or other deep
injury.
The wound edges were
approximated with [# sutures] [Nylon/Prolene/Gut] [#]-0 sutures. The wound was dressed with appropriate
bandage [and topical antibiotic ointment].
Bleeding was well controlled with suture repair. The patient tolerated the procedure well
without complications.
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