5B News Update
Sternal Staples
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Dr. Bui
It is the practice on 5B to leave sternal staples in on all of Dr. Bui's patients for seven days except for diabetic patients who are ten days. Leg staples are ten days.
Other surgeons
Sternal staples in patients of the other surgeons on 5B are scheduled to be removed POD three. Leg staples are ten days.
Exceptions
If incision(s) do not look well approximated please leave in and reassess daily. Remember the pathway is the anticipated outcomes for patients; some patients may not meet the outcomes so adjust your care accordingly.