Surgical Staple Removal Nursing | How to Remove Surgical Staples

How to remove surgical staples after surgery (nursing): This video will demonstrate the steps on how to properly remove surgical staples on a patient who has had surgery. Can nurses remove staples? Yes, this is a skill I’ve done several times as an RN. Is there pain for the patient when surgical staples are removed? Typically, no this procedure is painless. Most patients may report feeling a “tugging“ or slight “pulling“ sensation during surgical staple removal. Supplies needed for removing surgical st