Knots and needles Flashcards
0
Q
How many throws for continuous suturing?
A
5 throws to start, 6 throws to end
1
Q
How many throws for interrupted suturing?
A
4 throws each knot
2
Q
Define the ‘surgical yield’ of a needle
A
The amount of angular deformation it can withstand before becoming permanently deformed
3
Q
Define a needle’s ductility
A
Resistance to breaking under a specified amount of bending
4
Q
Types of needle attachments
A
Swaged needle
Eyed needles: oblong, round, square, french
5
Q
Types of needle bodies
A
Straight 1/4 (ophthalamic) 5/8 - COMMON 1/2 - COMMON 3/8
6
Q
Types of needle points
A
Taperpoint Tapercut Regular cutting Reverse cutting Spatula Blunt
