Suturing Basics

What is a suture and why is it important?

• A suture is a type of medical stitch used to close wounds, and it is important for healing.

• A suture is a type of bandage used to cover wounds, and it is important for protection.

• A suture is a type of medication used to treat infections, and it is important for recovery.

• A suture is a type of diagnostic tool used to identify diseases, and it is important for diagnosis.

What is the main difference between continuous and interrupted sutures?

• Continuous sutures use a single strand of suture material, while interrupted sutures use multiple strands.

• Continuous sutures are used for internal organs, while interrupted sutures are used for skin.

• Continuous sutures are more time-consuming to apply than interrupted sutures.

• Continuous sutures are more prone to infection than interrupted sutures.

Explain why you might use a continous (CON) or interrupted (INT) suture.

• Continuous sutures are used for rapid closure and even distribution of tension.

• Interrupted sutures are used for precise approximation and better control of tension.

• Continuous sutures are used for precise approximation and better control of tension.

• Interrupted sutures are used for rapid closure and even distribution of tension.

The image shown here most likely shows

• a continuous suture.

• an interrupted suture.

The image shown here most likely shows

• a continuous suture.

• an interrupted suture.

Categorize each card into its type of suture

Groups:

(a) Over and Over

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(b) Lock Stitch

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(c) Square Knot

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(d) Mattress

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• Common for securing sutures at the ends of a wound

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• For fast, secure closure of long or deep wounds

• For precise closure of skin or soft tissue, especially in wounds

  under tension

• For deep or high-tension wounds.

Compare and contrast absorbable material and non-absorbable materials for suture.