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Sutures are used to approximate tissues during surgery. An ideal suture has properties like adequate tensile strength, biocompatibility, and ability to be sterilized without deterioration. Sutures can be natural or synthetic, absorbable or non-absorbable.
Apr 8, 2017 · Common suture techniques include continuous sutures using a single strand, interrupted sutures using multiple cut strands, and deep sutures placed under tissue layers. Suture removal times vary depending on the body location but generally occur within 7-14 days.
Jan 27, 2015 · Sutures can be absorbable, meaning they dissolve on their own in the body, or non-absorbable, requiring later removal. Common suture techniques include continuous sutures using a single strand, interrupted sutures using multiple cut strands, and deep sutures placed under tissue layers.
Learning Objectives Identify the objectives for using suture. Describe the physical and handling characteristics of suture materials. Describe the types of sutures and differentiate their properties. Match the general category of suture to its indication for use. Identify the types of surgical needles and describe the indications for use.
Oct 14, 2022 · Table of Content. What is Suture. Classification of sutures. Types of Suture Techniques. How to make a surgical incision. How to bury a knot. Intradermal suture patterns. How to perform an Aberdeen knot. Conclusion.
The document provides an overview of sutures and suturing techniques. It discusses the purpose of suturing to approximate tissues and hold them together during healing. The ideal properties of sutures and various suture materials, both absorbable and non-absorbable, are described.
Jul 22, 2014 · Suture Technique Pearls • “Approximate, Don’t Strangulate” • For proper wound eversion, the needle should enter the dermis at 90 degrees • Exit the wound equidistant from the entry site • Reduce tension with deep sutures • No matter how small the laceration, use universal blood precautions • Antibiotics are no substitute for ...
