Punch Biopsy

Equipment needed:

  • Skin preparation material (betadine, hebiclenz)

  • Sterile fenestrated drape

  • Local anesthesia supplies

  • Skin punches (2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm)

  • Forceps

  • Scissors

  • Needle holder

  • Non-absorbable suture material

  • 2 x 2 gauze pads

Procedure:

  • Identify Skin Lesion

  • Skin Preparation

  • Administer Local Anesthesia

  • Spread Skin

  • Apply Skin Punch

  • Hemostasis and Wound Closure

  • Dress Wound

  • Give Discharge Instructions

  • Send Tissue to Pathology

In this image: The punch biopsy tool is shown before the procedure.