Sutures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two most basic type of sutures?
A
Absorbable and non-absorbable
2
Q
Cite examples of absorbable, monofilament synthetic sutures
A
- Glycolide caprolactone (monocryl)
- Polydioxanone (PDS)
- Polyglycolide trimethylene carbonate (maxon)
3
Q
Cite examples of absorbable, multifilament, synthetic sutures.
A
- Glycolyde lactide (vicryl, polysorb, dexon)
4
Q
Cite examples of non-absorbable, multifilament synthetic suture.
A
- Polyamide (nylon)
- Polyester (dacron)
- Steel
5
Q
Cite examples of non-absorbabe, monofilament, synthetic suture.
A
- Polyamide (nylon)
- Polypropelene (prolene, surgipro, surgilene)
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Steel
6
Q
Leave the suture for ____ days if the wound is located on the back and legs
A
10-14 days
7
Q
Sutures on the face should be left for only ___ days.
A
3 days. But reinforce it with skin tapes
8
Q
Cite contraindications to suturing
A
- Infection, fever
2. Wound more than12 hours (body) or 24 hours (face), tendon, nerve, vessel, puncture wounds, animal bites
9
Q
What is a surgeon’s knot
A
adds extra twist when tying the first throw forming a double overhand knot
