Suturing Flashcards
1
Q
Absorbable sutures
A
Cat Gut
Plain Gut
Chromic Gut
Polymers
2
Q
Non-absorable sutures
A
Monofilament
Multifilament
3
Q
Type of needle that is used for tissue that is easy to penetrate, such as bowel or blood vessels.
A
Taper Needle
4
Q
Type of needle that is use to penetrate through tough skin.
A
Cutting Needle
5
Q
How far back should you grasp the needle?
A
2/3 from the point
6
Q
For most areas of the body, except the face, the sutures should be placed in the skin “x” from the wound edge and “x” apart
A
3 - 4 mm from the wound edge
5 - 10 mm apart
7
Q
Suture removal: Eyelids
A
3 days
8
Q
Suture removal: Face and Neck
A
5 days
9
Q
Suture removal: Scalp
A
7 - 10 days
10
Q
Suture removal: Trunk and Upper Extremities
A
7 days
11
Q
Suture removal: Lower Extremities
A
8 - 10 days
12
Q
Suture removal: Digits, Palms, and Sole
A
10 - 14 days
