Mod 13

Question 1

Baseball Suture

Answer 1

Used for AUTOSIES, LONG SURGICAL, and LONG BONE DONOR INCISIONS. Considered the MOST SECURE SUTURE

Question 2

Lock Suture

Answer 2

Used to create a tight, leak-proof closure. However, a RIDGE APPEARS ON THE SURFACE of this incision

Question 3

Whip Suture

Answer 3

Used to close LONG INCISIONS such as AUTOPSIES mostly seen on people who have DIED IN SURGERY this suture prevents leakage of fluids during transfers.

Question 4

Worm Suture

Answer 4

Used to gather excess tissues and for CLOSING CORITD INCISIONS as well as CLOSING THE SCALP ON CRANIAL AUTOPSY this stitch may not be visible.

Question 5

“N” Stitch

Answer 5

Used for CIRCULAR INCISIONS leakproof alternative to the purse-string suture

Question 6

Purse String Suture

Answer 6

Used to close SURGICAL INCISIONS may be waxed if needed. ONLY EFFECTIVE ON CIRCULAR INCISIONS