Suturing 1 and 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Review Psychomotor and Hand Ties Deck
A
2
Q
Know how to perform a simple interrupted and cruciate suture pattern.
A
3
Q
How should you hold your suture needle with needle drivers?
A
hold needle in tip of needle driver, 90 degrees to the drivers and 1/2 to 2/3 the distance from needle tip
4
Q
How long should your suture tab lengths be?
A
1-2cm
5
Q
How far apart should you be able to pull suture apart once tied?
A
1-2mm
6
Q
How far should each bite for a simple interrupted or cruciate suture pattern be from the incision?
A
5mm
7
Q
How far apart should the horizontal portion of a cruciate suture be?
A
1cm
8
Q
How far apart should each suture knot be?
A
5mm
