Needles, knots & suture Flashcards
1
Q
What is the preferred swage?
A
Swaged
2
Q
Needle point most commonly used?
A
taperpoint
3
Q
Interrupted vs. continuous suture pattern
A
interrupted: failure does jeopardize closure, precise tension & apposition, less blood supply interference & no purse-string effect
continuous: single knot jeopardizes entire closure, small suture material in wound, faster, even distribution & leak proof
