OTHER Flashcards

1
Q

length of time for scar to hold its own:

skin

A

5-10 days

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2
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length of time for scar to hold its own:

mucosa

A

5-7 days

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3
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length of time for scar to hold its own:

subcutaneous

A

7-14 days

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4
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length of time for scar to hold its own:

peritoneum

A

7-14 days

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5
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length of time for scar to hold its own:

fascia

A

60 days

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6
Q

most important principles about suturing to remember?

most important one?

A
select proper materials and needle
penetrate tissue at 90 degrees
proper tension on the wound
appropriate knot tying
eliminate surgical dead space***

elimination of dead space

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