Suture #2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is approximation in suturing?
Bringing together two sides or edges
This term is essential in wound closure to ensure proper healing.
What does the term bleeder refer to?
Severed blood vessel
Identifying a bleeder is crucial during surgical procedures to control bleeding.
What is a buried stitch?
Any stitch placed and tied so that it remains completely under the skin
This technique minimizes scarring and protects the suture from external factors.
Define capillarity in the context of suturing.
Allowing tissue fluids to move along the strand
This property helps in the absorption of fluids by the suture material.
What are chromic salts?
Salts that are added to certain suture material that slows down the absorption rate of that suture
They are used to prolong the effectiveness of the suture in the body.
What is a continuous stitch?
A suturing technique that involves a single strand of suture material, passed back and forth between the wound edges and tied only on each end of the wound
This method provides a secure closure without cutting the suture continuously.
What does dehiscence mean?
Partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after closure
It can lead to complications in wound healing.
What is elasticity in suturing?
Ability to be stretched or expanded
This property is important for sutures that need to accommodate movement.
Define evisceration.
Protrusion of the viscera through the edges of a totally separated wound
This is a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.
What does friable refer to?
Refers to any tissue that is easily torn
Commonly seen in patients with cancer or smokers.
What is hemostasis?
Stopping blood flow from a vessel
This is a critical step in surgical procedures to prevent excessive bleeding.
What does inert mean in the context of suturing materials?
Non-reactive material
Examples include certain types of steel used in surgical sutures.
What is an interrupted stitch?
A suturing technique that involves numerous individual placed stitches
This allows for better tension management and can be adjusted as needed.
What does kink refer to in suturing?
Undesirable deformation of a strand of suture
Kinks can affect the integrity and performance of the suture.
Define knot strength.
Force necessary to cause a given type of knot to slip
Ensuring adequate knot strength is vital for the security of the sutured area.
What is approximation in suturing?
Bringing together two sides or edges
This term is essential in wound closure to ensure proper healing.
What does the term bleeder refer to?
Severed blood vessel
Identifying a bleeder is crucial during surgical procedures to control bleeding.
What is a buried stitch?
Any stitch placed and tied so that it remains completely under the skin
This technique minimizes scarring and protects the suture from external factors.
Define capillarity in the context of suturing.
Allowing tissue fluids to move along the strand
This property helps in the absorption of fluids by the suture material.
What are chromic salts?
Salts that are added to certain suture material that slows down the absorption rate of that suture
They are used to prolong the effectiveness of the suture in the body.
What is a continuous stitch?
A suturing technique that involves a single strand of suture material, passed back and forth between the wound edges and tied only on each end of the wound
This method provides a secure closure without cutting the suture continuously.
What does dehiscence mean?
Partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after closure
It can lead to complications in wound healing.
What is elasticity in suturing?
Ability to be stretched or expanded
This property is important for sutures that need to accommodate movement.
Define evisceration.
Protrusion of the viscera through the edges of a totally separated wound
This is a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.
