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Excision of skin cancer. Kiela Adams Comm 1010 Spring 2014. STEPS FOR skin cancer excision. Preparing the minor surgery procedure Performing the minor surgery procedure The after care of the minor surgery procedure. Procedure Preparation . The first step is to set up for the procedure
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Excision of skin cancer Kiela Adams Comm 1010 Spring 2014
STEPS FOR skin cancer excision • Preparing the minor surgery procedure • Performing the minor surgery procedure • The after care of the minor surgery procedure
Procedure Preparation • The first step is to set up for the procedure • The next step is to prepare the patient • The final step is to apply the proper protective equipment
Performing the procedure • Cutting the skin cancer out • Stop any possible bleeding • Stitch the area back together
After the procedure • Cleaning/bandaging the surgical site • Explain the care instructions to the patient • Cleaning the surgical tray and processing the specimen
Basic steps of excising skin cancer • There are 3 basic steps in preparing for a skin cancer excision • For the most part, the procedure is fast and simple • 3 simple steps are required after the excision TREATING SKIN CANCER IS NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS!