Suture Flashcards
1
Q
Six classifications of suture material
A
- Natural
- Synthetic
- Absorbable
- Non absorbable
- Monofilament
- Multifilament
2
Q
What is surgical gut suture made from
A
Sheep intestinal submucosa (collagen fibers)
3
Q
What are four natural suture materials
A
- Silk (silk worms)
- Steel
- Cotton (wet = stronger)
- Surgical gut
4
Q
Polypropylene and polybutester are types of synthetic sutures… what are two others
A
- Nylon
- Polyester
5
Q
Gut is an absorbable suture and is eliminated through what process bc it is a foreign body
A
Inflammation
6
Q
Which sutures are absorbable
A
Natural or synthetic
7
Q
Polydioxanone is an absorbable suture… What is its trade name
A
PDS
Silver package
8
Q
Polyglactin 910 is an absorbable suture…. What is its trade name
A
Vicryl
9
Q
Polyglyconate is an absorbable suture…. What is its trade name
A
Maxon
10
Q
Polyglycolic acid is an absorbable suture…. What is its trade name
A
Dexon
