Sutures

Question 1

Double intradermal a.k.a. Double subcutaneous suture

Answer 1

Same as single intradermal just with two needles and in a crisscross motion, gives more protection against leakage than the single intradermal

Question 2

Baseball stitch a.k.a. Sail stitch

Answer 2

Used by the Egyptians, s needle used, heavy ligature, strong closure

Question 3

Lock stitch a.k.a. Half stitch a.k.a. Blanket suture

Answer 3

Makes a tight leakproof closure, but creates and unsightly ridge in the surface of the incision

Question 4

Figure 8 suture

Answer 4

Considered a temporary suture, holds lips of incision together until a permanent closure is made

Question 5

Draw stitch a.k.a. Worm stitch

Answer 5

Same as single intradermal except it penetrates through the skin. Easily waxed over.

Question 6

Whip stitch a.k.a. Continuous glover suture a.k.a. Roll stitch

Answer 6

Passing ligature through both sides of the incision from the outside going from one side to another

Question 7

Bridge suture a.k.a. Temporary interrupted suture

Answer 7

Individual stitch knotted at the tissue edge. Normally temporary.

Question 8

Purse string suture

Answer 8

Used to close small puncture holes

Question 9

Single intradermal a.k.a. Subcutaneous suture a.k.a. Hidden stitch

Answer 9

No ridges on the surface of the skin, made with very thin ligature and a small suturing needle.