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What is another name given to Polyamide suturing material?

A

Nylon

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What are the 2 trade names given to Polyamide suture materials?

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Ethilon or Ethicon

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Is Polyamide a mono-filament or multi-filament?

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Mono-filament

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Is Polyamide a synthetic or non-synthetic?

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Synthetic

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Is Polyamide coated or un-coated?

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Uncoated

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Does Polyamide have:
* Fair
* Good
or
* Excellent
Knot security?

A

Fair

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7
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Is Polyamide permanent or degradable?

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Permanent

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True or False.

Polyamide causes minimal tissue reaction + has little tissue drag

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True

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9
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What are the 2 trade names given to Polybutylester suture materials?

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Novafil or Covidein

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Is Polybutylester a mono-filament or multi-filament?

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Mono-filament

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Is Polybutylester a synthetic or non-synthetic?

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Synthetic

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Is Polybutylester coated or un-coated?

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Un-coated

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13
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Does Polybutylester have:
* Fair
* Good
or
* Excellent
Knot security?

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Fair

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14
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Is Polybutylester permanent or degradable?

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Permanent

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15
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True or False.

Polybutylester has similar properties to Polypropylene.

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False.

It has similar properties to Polyamide!

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What are the 2 trade names given to Polypropylene suture materials?

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Prolene or Ethicon

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Is Polypropylene a mono-filament or multi-filament?

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Mono-filament

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Is Polypropylene a synthetic or non-synthetic?

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Synthetic

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Is Polypropylene coated or un-coated?

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Un-coated

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20
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Does Polypropylene have:
* Fair
* Good
or
* Excellent
Knot security?

A

Fair

But can produce bulky knots, that can untie easily

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21
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Is Polypropylene permanent or degradable?

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Permanent

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22
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Which is correct?

Is Polypropylene:

A.
* Very inert
* Produces minimal tissue reaction
* Very strong, yet very springy
* Little tissue drage

or

B.
* Not inert
* Produces a generalised tissue reaction
* Weak + stringy
* Little tissue drag

A

A.
* Very inert
* Produces minimal tissue reaction
* Very strong, yet very springy
* Little tissue drage

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23
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What are the 2 trade names given to Braided silk suture materials?

A

Mersilk or Ethicon

24
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Is Braided silk a mono-filament or multi-filament?

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Multi-filament

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Is Braided silk a synthetic or non-synthetic?
Natural (Non-synthetic)
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Is Braided silk coated or un-coated?
Coated = w/ wax
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Does Braided silk have: * Fair * Good or * Excellent Knot security?
Excellent
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Is Braided silk permanent or degradable?
Degradable = May eventaually fragment + breakdown
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What type of suture material must you not use for infected sites?
Braided silk
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True or False. Braided silk has good handling properties + low tissue reactivity.
False. Braided silk has good handling properties + **high** tissue reactvity
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What are the 3 trade names given to Braided polyamide suture materials?
* Supramid * Nuralon * Ethicon
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Is Braided polyamide a mono-filament or multi-filament?
Multi-filament
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Is Braided polyamide a synthetic or non-synthetic?
Synthetic
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Is Braided polyamide coated or un-coated?
Coated = encased in an outer sheath
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Does Braided polyamide have: * Fair * Good or * Excellent Knot security?
Good
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Is Braided polyamide permanent or degradable?
Degradable = outer sheath can be broken
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Is Braided polyamide multi-filament easier to handle than the mono-filament, polyamide?
Yes
38
True or False. Braided polyamide cannot be used in skin, but as a buried suture.
False. It can be used in skin but not as a buried stuture
39
What is the type of surgical suture material called?
Stainless steel wire
40
Is their a trade name for surgical suturing material?
No
41
Is surgical stainless steel wire a mono-filament or multi-filament?
Avaliable as both!
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Is stainless steel wire a synthetic or non-synthetic?
Synthetic
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Is stainless steel wire coated or un-coated?
Un-coated
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Does Stainless steel wire have: * Fair * Good or * Excellent Knot security?
Excellent = Although knots are difficult to un-tie
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Is Stainless steel wire permanent or degradable?
Permanent
46
What type of suturing material is not commonly used now, difficult to handle + useful in bones + tendons?
Stainless steel wire
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Which of the following suturing materials are considered multii-filaments? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire (technically)
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Which of the following suturing materials are considered un-synthetic? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
D. Braided silk
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Which of the following suturing materials are considered non-permanent or degradable? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide
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Which of the following suturing materials are considered as having a fair knot security? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene
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Which of the following suturing materials are considered as coated? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide
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Which of the following suturing materials must not be used in infected sites? A. Polyamide B. Polybutylester C. Polypropylene D. Braided silk E. Braided polyamide F. Surgical stainless steel wire
D. Braided silk
53
What are the 4 considerations when choosing a suturing material?
1. Type of tissue to be repaired 1. Risk of contamination 1. Length of healing time 1. Personal preference
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What are the 2 catagories of suturing materials?
1. Absorbable 2. Non-absorbable
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Can suturing material have antibacterial properties?
Yes
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Name 4 alternatives to sutures
1. Staples 2. Tissue glue 3. Skin adhesive 4. Adhesive tape
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