Kiela AdamsComm 1010Spring 2014

EXCISION OF SKIN CANCER

STEPS FOR SKIN CANCER EXCISIONPreparing 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!