Stitching Flashcards
1
Q
What is a suture ?
A
It is a strand of any material used for:
- Ligating blood vessels
- Holding skin in place (Transfixing)
- Bring tissue near (Approximating)
2
Q
What are is the main advatnage and disadvantage of non-absorbable sutures?
A
- Advantage = Permanent wound support
- Disadvantage = Foreign body left
3
Q
What is the main non-absorbable suture used in dermatology ?
A
Ethilon
4
Q
Go over this suture labelling guide
A
5
Q
The more confined the operative site, the greater the what is required in general?
A
The greater the curvature of the needle required
6
Q
Where on the needle should it be held when suturing ?
A
The middle 1/3rd
7
Q
Go over how to penetrate the skin of a wound properly with the needle
A
8
Q
Go over how to knot a suture properly
A
9
Q
What are you trying to avoid with proper suturing ?
A
- Stretch scars
- Suture puncture marks
- Tram lines
10
Q
Link to the transition block surgical skills videos
A
https://uod.app.box.com/s/35n63uhn8bmos68fjkji9yb3jrbx4drl
