Needles and Suture Flashcards
1
Q
Straight
A
Superficial Suture
2
Q
Curved Needles
A
Deep Tissue Suturing (-1/2 c or 3/8c )
3
Q
Swagged Needles
A
attached directly , minimize trauma
4
Q
Eye Needles
A
Threaded Manually , Offer Versatility
5
Q
Cutting Needles
A
Tough Tissues
6
Q
Tapared Needles
A
Delicate Tissues
7
Q
Blunt Needles
A
Opthalmic or Neurosurgical
8
Q
Monofilament Needles
A
Single Strand , Smoother Wound Healing
9
Q
Braided Needles
A
Multiple Strand , Greater Flexibility, Knot Security