Sutures Flashcards
What types of synthetic sutures are absorbable?
Vicryl
Monocryl
PDS
What types of synthetic sutures are non-absorbable?
Nylon (Ethilon
Prolene
What types of natural sutures are non-absorbable?
Surgical silk
Surgical cotton
Surgical steel
How are absorbable sutures broken down?
By the body over time by processes such as hydrolysis and enzymatic degradation
What can make the absorption rate of a suture increase?
Ongoing infection, a fever or protein deficiency
What is a common use for non-absorbable sutures?
Vessel repair/anastomosis
Bowel repair
Tendon repair
Skin closure
Holding wound drain in place
What is the symbol for a taper point/round-bodied suture?
Filled-in circle
What is a taper point/round-bodied suture used for?
Soft tissue closure - GI, breast, vascular, fascia
What is the symbol for a blunt taper point suture?
An O
What is a blunt taper point suture used for?
Extremely friable tissue - liver
What is the symbol for a cutting suture?
Triangle
What is a cutting suture used for?
Skin closure
What is the symbol for a reverse cutting suture?
Upside-down triangle
What is a reverse cutting suture used for?
Skin closure
What is the symbol for a taper cut suture?
Peace symbol
