Suture
suture that must be used immediately after removal from package.
What is surgical gut (chromic/plain)?
Hematomas are classified as this type of wound.
What is closed?
Incision used for a Cesarean section.
What is Pfannenstiel?
Type of suture used to tie off blood vessels to control bleeding.
What is a ligature?
Examples include Dextran, Ringer’s lactate, and normal saline
What are blood volume expanding fluids?
Bolsters are commonly used with this type of suture to prevent it from cutting into the skin.
What are retention sutures?
The final phase of wound healing, during which scar tissue strengthens and remodeling occurs.
What is the maturation or remodeling phase?
Incision used for and open appendectomy.
What is McBurney?
method of hemostasis that applies to ESU.
What is thermal?
color code for PDS.
What is grey?
Type of wound healing that occurs when a wound is left open to heal from the bottom up by granulation.
What is secondary intention healing?
Incision used for an exploratory laparotomy.
What is a mid-line incision?
The cellular component primarily responsible for forming a temporary plug at the injury site.
What are platelets?
This type of needle has a pointed tip, round body and is commonly used for soft tissue such as bowel or vessels.
What is a taper needle?
The first phase of wound healing, characterized by vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and clot formation.
What is the inflammatory phase?
Aponeurosis that covers the rectus abdominus muscles
What is the rectus sheath?
must be squeezed to remove air prior to use.
What is gelfoam?
This nonabsorbable monofilament suture is made of polypropylene and is dyed blue for visibility.
What is Prolene?
This complication occurs when the wound layers separate, potentially exposing underlying viscera.
What is dehiscence (or evisceration if organs protrude)?
The most important factor to consider when choosing an incision.
What is exposure?
This topical agent is made from oxidized cellulose and forms a gelatinous mass when in contact with blood.
What is Surgicel?