Suture material

Question 1

What suture material to use for Ligatures (Blood vessel)

Answer 1

Absorbable
Monofilament. (Monocryl/PDS)
Polyfilament.

Question 2

What suture material to use for subcut

Answer 2

Absorbable:
Monofilament. (PDS)
Polyfilament.

Question 3

What suture material to use for skin

Answer 3

Intradermal – Absorbable
External – Non-absorbable?

Question 4

What suture material to use for linea alba

Answer 4

Slowly absorbable monofilament
Polydioxanone (PDS II) or polyglyconate (Maxon)

Question 5

For patients <7kg what size do I use for PDS

Answer 5

3-0 PDS

Question 6

For patients 7-15kg what size do I use for PDS

Answer 6

2-0 PDS

Question 7

For patients 15-30 kgwhat size do I use for PDS

Answer 7

0 PDS