Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Caring for open wounds when help isn't near can involve critical decisions. Learn how and when to suture a wound with North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles). In this video, NAR Doc demonstrates how to suture a wound, how to remove sutures, and how long to leave them in. This basic 101 overview gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to making good decisions regarding wound closure.

For more info on wound closure products: narescue.com/outdoor-adventure-products/resupply-extras.html

Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach:
aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/0515/p628.html

Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Basic
Wound Management in the Austere Environment: 2014
Update:
wildmedcenter.com/uploads/5/9/8/2/5982510/wms_wound_care_12-2014.pdf