OTHER Flashcards
1
Q
length of time for scar to hold its own:
skin
A
5-10 days
2
Q
length of time for scar to hold its own:
mucosa
A
5-7 days
3
Q
length of time for scar to hold its own:
subcutaneous
A
7-14 days
4
Q
length of time for scar to hold its own:
peritoneum
A
7-14 days
5
Q
length of time for scar to hold its own:
fascia
A
60 days
6
Q
most important principles about suturing to remember?
most important one?
A
select proper materials and needle penetrate tissue at 90 degrees proper tension on the wound appropriate knot tying eliminate surgical dead space***
elimination of dead space
