Knots

Question 1

Why are knots used?

Answer 1

Tie skin edges
Tie organ edges
Blood vessels

Question 2

What are the two types of knot? Which is most useful to a surgeon?

Answer 2

Slip or non-slip

Non-slip

Question 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of more throws in a knot?

Answer 3

More secure

More suture material left in patient

Question 4

How many throws should you use?

Answer 4

Minimum number needed - no more.

Question 5

Square knots and surgeons knots are non-slip. What is the similar but slip version of these?

Answer 5

Granny knot

Question 6

What is the difference between a square and surgeons knot?

Answer 6

A surgeons knot is a square not with 2 throws

Question 7

Is square or surgeons knot more secure? Why?

Answer 7

Square knot more secure

As more symmetrical

Question 8

Which knot loosens less under tension?

Answer 8

Surgeons knot less loosening under tension due to 2 throws

Question 9

How do you make square and surgeons knots more secure?

Answer 9

Add simple throws on top