CABG Sutures Flashcards
1
Q
0 silk pop offs
A
Pericardial stay sutures
2
Q
Bone wax
A
When opening the sternum for hemostasis
3
Q
3-0RB1
A
Aortic cannulation stitch X2
Root vent stitch X1
Aortic comeback stitch X1
Root vent comeback stitch X1
4
Q
3-0SH
A
Venous cannulation stitch X1
5
Q
0 silk tie (on a passer)
A
To secure aortic and venous cannulas after placement
6
Q
7-0 BV1
A
Distal anastomosis (double armed w/tag on one end)
7
Q
6-0BV1
A
Tacking stitch (single armed/single loaded)
8
Q
6-0RB2
A
Proximal (double armed w/tag on one end)
Repair stitch (single armed/single loaded)
