Skin and Suturing (2025)

​Skin and Suturing

By Jodie Polan,MS

​Learning Objective

Identify various types of suturing materials, needles, and instruments commonly used in surgical procedures.

Demonstrate proper handling and passing of suturing instruments to the surgeon.

Spacing

If stitches are too close, they can restrict blood flow and lead to skin necrosis; if too far apart, the wound may gape.
Running (Continuous) Sutures:
2-5mm spacing


Simple Interrupted Sutures:
4-5mm spacing

Distance from Wound Edge:
3 mm to 5 mm (ensure needle enters through healthy tissue rather than inflammatory zone)

Simulated Skin