Suture basics ++ Flashcards
1
Q
Biosyn
A
enterotomy, cystotomy, body wall, sc
2
Q
PDS
A
50% TS @6m
3
Q
Maxon
A
Substitute for PDS
4
Q
Vicryl
A
ophthalmic sx, paid in infected urine Tricolsan coating (vicryl plus)
5
Q
Vicryl rapid
A
irradiated
dental sx
6
Q
Caprosyn
A
noninfected SC tissue
7
Q
Monocryl
A
noninfected bladder, SC tissue
8
Q
Silk
A
braided, very inflammatory
CVS sx
9
Q
Steel
A
mono or twisted highest TS poorest handling orthopedic sx skin staples
10
Q
Catgut
A
twisted natural
inflamamtory
Short TS
11
Q
Ethibond
A
Polyester
highest reactivity
poor secrutity
musculoskeletal sx