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When I'm working in Urgent Care, one of my favourite procedures to do is suturing up lacerations. Although the procedure itself might take 5 minutes depending on the length and complexity of the cut, I spend at least 15 minutes preparing: I take a good history of how the injury happened so I know what to expect when I take the bandages off. I make sure I have my gloves, cleaning supplies, proper lighting, and the correct suture material. I ensure the patient is anesthetized well enough to...