Suturing

Question 1

Suture brand name

Answer 1

Vicryl 3.0 (we use in hospital)

-3.0 is diameter, the larger the number the smaller the suture

Question 2

Amount of time suture takes to break down depends on

Answer 2

Material
Location
Individual patient characteristics such as
-infection
-fever
-protein deficiency

Question 3

Non-absorbable suturing materials and indications

Answer 3

Nylon
Silk
Vessel repairs, bowel repairs, tendon repairs and skin closure

Question 4

Suturing material used for facial wounds

Answer 4

Proline 6-0

Question 5

Tensile strength and handling are affected by

Answer 5

Thickness of suture

Question 6

Which needle do we use?

Answer 6

Triangular in cross-section

Tungsten tip grips needle

Question 7

Silk properties

Answer 7

Biocompatible

Cheap

Question 8

Suture used for gums in perio

Answer 8

4.0

Question 9

Techniques

Answer 9

Simple interrupted suture
-inverts skin
-less stretching of skin - less of scar
Horizontal mattress suture
-2x as deep as normal suture