Excision of skin cancer
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Kiela AdamsComm 1010Spring 2014
EXCISION OF SKIN CANCER
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STEPS FOR SKIN CANCER EXCISIONPreparing the minor surgery procedure
Performing the minor surgery procedure
The after care of the minor surgery procedure
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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
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PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE
Cutting the skin cancer out
Stop any possible bleeding
Stitch the area back together
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AFTER THE PROCEDURE
Cleaning/bandaging the surgical site
Explain the care instructions to the patient
Cleaning the surgical tray and processing the specimen
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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!