The quadriceps femoris (/ËkwÉdráµ»sÉps ËfÉmÉráµ»s/) (Latin for four-headed muscle of the femur), also called simply the quadriceps, quadriceps extensor, or quads, is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh.
Instruct patients to apply antibiotic ointment over the staples two to three times per day until they are removed.6. Instruct the patient to return in 2 to 3 days for a wound check. At that visit, evaluate the wound for signs of infection, and treat appropriately. Staples in the scalp can be removed 7 to 10 days after closure, using a commercial staple remover.7These are available through the same distributor as the stapler.
Stitched or Stapled Wound. 1  What You Should Know: Stitches and staples need to be removed within 4-14 days. 2  Treatment - Normal Stitched or Stapled Wound: You can get the wound wet after 24 hours. 3  When Should Stitches or Staples Be Removed Your doctor will have told you when to get your stitches removed.