Clean procedure, barrier protection Face mask and safety glasses (or a face shield), head caps, gowns, gloves Sterile drapes, towels (for wound debridement and suturing) Mild antiseptic cleaner such as chlorhexidine Adhesive, ideally with tip applicator Porous surgical tape Sterile gauze Nonocclusive dressing Additional Considerations Wounds can be closed as rapidly as in one-sixth the time required for repair with sutures.