Suturing Flashcards
1
Q
Suture brand name
A
Vicryl 3.0 (we use in hospital)
-3.0 is diameter, the larger the number the smaller the suture
2
Q
Amount of time suture takes to break down depends on
A
Material Location Individual patient characteristics such as -infection -fever -protein deficiency
3
Q
Non-absorbable suturing materials and indications
A
Nylon
Silk
Vessel repairs, bowel repairs, tendon repairs and skin closure
4
Q
Suturing material used for facial wounds
A
Proline 6-0
5
Q
Tensile strength and handling are affected by
A
Thickness of suture
6
Q
Which needle do we use?
A
Triangular in cross-section
Tungsten tip grips needle
7
Q
Silk properties
A
Biocompatible
Cheap
8
Q
Suture used for gums in perio
A
4.0
9
Q
Techniques
A
Simple interrupted suture -inverts skin -less stretching of skin - less of scar Horizontal mattress suture -2x as deep as normal suture
