Embalming - Module 13

Question 1

Most commonly used suture. Good for autopsies. Made by passing the ligature from side to side beneath the incision. Good for autopsies.

Answer 1

Baseball Suture

Question 2

Leaves an unsightly ridge. Leak proof-Needle is fed through the loop each time. Passed around both sides from the outside.

Answer 2

Lock Suture

Question 3

Used to close long incisions. The needle is passed through both sides of the incision.

Answer 3

Whip (roll) Suture

Question 4

Also called draw or inversion. Used to gather and turn in excess tissue. Stitches are made parallel to the incision. Good for carotid or cranial autopsy. Follows the pattern of intradermal stitches above the skin

Answer 4

Worm Suture

Question 5

Stitch good for Surgical drains and devices, Punctures and Trocar punctures

Answer 5

“N” Stitch

Question 6

Used to secure margins of holes. It is a series of small stitches around the circumference and then Drawn tight to close

Answer 6

Purse String Suture