wound closure

Question 1

coefficient of friction

Answer 1

• ease of gliding thru tissue and retain a knot

- high to low

Question 2

which natural non absorbable suture is the weakest

Answer 2

surgical cotton

Question 3

pro of Synthetic non absorbable sutures

Answer 3

• high tensile strength
• less tissue rxn
• retains strength in tissue

Question 4

con of Synthetic non absorbable sutures

Answer 4

-hard to tie a knot bc slick

Question 5

3 parts of a needle

Answer 5

o Eye
o Body
o Needle point

Question 6

3 reasons why surgical staples are better than sutures

Answer 6

1. Allow blood flow=faster healing
2. Non reactive
3. even airtight surface=leak proof closure