Suture Needle Points Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of needle points
A
- Taper
- Cutting
2
Q
Taper point needles are ____________ and should be used on _____________ tissue
A
Atraumatic
Soft tissue
3
Q
Cutting and reverse cutting needles are ____________ and should be used for tissue like ____________ and ________________
A
Traumatic
Skin and Fascias (tendon)
4
Q
What differentiates a “cutting” needle and “reverse cutting” needle
A
Where the cutting point is relative to the curve of the needle
5
Q
Why is a cutting or reverse cutting needle on tissues like skin and fascias
A
They have a high collagen content
6
Q
Surgical equipment have specific uses for what two reasons
A
- Simplify surgery
- Increase efficiency
7
Q
When you’re assisting in surgery you should know….
A
What procedure is being done
