University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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33

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Sutures as Commonly used The bowel is closed with silk or cotton sutures. The skin is closed with silk, catgut, nylon, or stainless steel. Sutures with chromic catgut can be used on the peritoneum or on the deep fascia. Sutures with silk, nylon, or stainless steel sutures can be used on the skin. The skin sutures are removed after 7 to 10 days. Types of Sutures Plain catgut Chromic catgut Silk Nylon Stainless steel Polypropylene Types of Sutures Plain catgut Chromic catgut Silk Nylon Stainless steel Polypropylene Types of Sutures Interrupted Continuous Subcuticular Mattress Purse-string Types of Needles Cutting needles Tapered needles Round-bodied needles The skin sutures may be removed after 7 to 10 days. The skin sutures are closed with silk, catgut, nylon, or stainless steel. Sutures with chromic catgut can be used on the peritoneum or on the deep fascia. Sutures with silk, nylon, or stainless steel sutures can be used on the skin. The skin sutures are removed after 7 to 10 days. Types of Sutures Plain catgut Chromic catgut Silk Nylon Stainless steel Polypropylene Types of Sutures Interrupted Continuous Subcuticular Mattress Purse-string Types of Needles Cutting needles Tapered needles Round-bodied needles Sutures Needle shapes: Straight Curved Tapered Cutting Reverse cutting Needles: Atraumatic needles (eye less needle) Traditional needles (eye needle) Tapered: used for skin, fascia, and muscle Cutting: used for tough tissues like skin, tendon, or bone Suturing Technique: Suture the wound edges: Clean the wound edges. Use sterile gloves. Hold the needle holder in your dominant hand. Hold the needle driver in your non-dominant hand. Insert the needle through the skin. Pass the suture through the tissue. Tie a knot to secure the suture. Continue suturing the wound: Repeat the above steps for each suture. Make sure the sutures are evenly spaced. Tie a knot at the end of each suture. Remove the sutures: Clean the wound. Cut the suture close to the skin. Gently remove the suture. Clean the wound again.