Sutures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the strongest thread to use for embalming?
A
- linen thread
- recommended for autopsy, long bone donors and vessel incision sutures
2
Q
Bridge/Individual Sutures
A
- Temporary align tissue margins and secure them in position until permanent sutures replace them
3
Q
Baseball suture
A
- most secure and leak proof suture
- Most commonly used suture
- Can be used for incision closures, lengthy incisions, autopsies surgeries, and long bone donation
4
Q
Interlocking/lock suture
A
- Tight, leakproof suture
- Continues throughout the suture
- disadvantage: visible bridge on the surface of the incision
5
Q
Single intradermal/ hidden suture
A
- suture made entirely within the dermal layer, transversing the needle side to side within the incision
- The needle does not pass through the epidermal tissues, so the thread is hidden from view
6
Q
Double intradermal suture
A
- Dermal layer of suture
7
Q
Inversion/worm suture
A
- suture that gathers and turns under excess tissues
8
Q
Continuous/whip suture
A
- Used to temporarily closed, lengthy incisions
- disadvantage: visible tissue, ridge visible, suture thread, and leakage potential
- Used by MEs to temporarily restore body cavities to transfer to the funeral home