Suturing

Question 1

Sutures

Answer 1

used to close wounds to skin or other tissue

Question 2

Absorbable material

Answer 2

enzymes in the body in the tissue naturally digest them, you don’t need to remove them (for the inside of the body)

Question 3

Nonabsorbable material

Answer 3

used for skin (exterior wounds), needs to be removed at a later date

Question 4

Monofilament

Answer 4

consist of a single thread, this allows you to suture through tissues

Question 5

Braided

Answer 5

consists of several small threads braided together, more secure but increased risk for infection

Question 6

Tapered needles

Answer 6

Sharp at the point
Used on vascular tissues and internal organs to prevent bleeding

Question 7

Cutting needles

Answer 7

Sharp along the whole edge of the needle (like a knife)
Used on skin and very tough tissues (bone and tendon)

Question 8

Uninterrupted technique

Answer 8

used for larger wounds where tension is required to keep the world shut

Question 9

Interrupted

Answer 9

used for wounds where minimal tension is required. Good aesthetic outcome

Question 10

What makes a good stitch

Answer 10

1.Equal distance from each side (from the wound)
2.90 degrees
3.Long tail (2cm)
4.Same spacing from one stitch to the next
5.Knots on same side