Suture basics ++ Flashcards

1
Q

Biosyn

A

enterotomy, cystotomy, body wall, sc

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2
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PDS

A

50% TS @6m

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3
Q

Maxon

A

Substitute for PDS

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4
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Vicryl

A
ophthalmic sx, paid in infected urine
Tricolsan coating (vicryl plus)
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5
Q

Vicryl rapid

A

irradiated

dental sx

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6
Q

Caprosyn

A

noninfected SC tissue

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7
Q

Monocryl

A

noninfected bladder, SC tissue

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8
Q

Silk

A

braided, very inflammatory

CVS sx

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9
Q

Steel

A
mono or twisted
highest TS
poorest handling
orthopedic sx
skin staples
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10
Q

Catgut

A

twisted natural
inflamamtory
Short TS

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11
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Ethibond

A

Polyester
highest reactivity
poor secrutity
musculoskeletal sx

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