materials
name for suture material made from animal intestine, absorbable but used less often today due to irritation risk
catgut
least reactive synthetic suture material
polypropylene
size would be used for large animal wounds or heavy repairs
2 or 3
thread like material used to stitch tissues together during wound closure or surgery
suture
name for the tool used to help manipulate the suture through tissue
needle driver
synthetic material- monofilament, used for internal repairs that need longer term support
PDS
the most common nonabsorbable suture material
nylon
thick sutures , but not the thickest , used in drain sites or orthopedics
0
a single thread that runs continuously through tissue without being tied between stitches
continuous suture
two classes of sutures
absorbable and non absorbable
synthetic braided material, used for organs that heal quickly . available in antibacterial form
vicryl
word for suture material that is single stranded
monofilament
thin sutures used for delicate surgery like the eye
3-0, 4-0
a specific continuous pattern that creates a tight seal often used internally
cushing suture
another name for continuous suture pattern
baseball stitch
natural material used for both internal and external sutures - non absorbable
silk
fastest type of suture style
continuous
7/0
individual stitches placed and tied separately
term for wrapping the suture around the needle holder before knotting
throws
extremely strong and resistant to infection- used in high stress areas needing maximum strength
stainless steel
this type of suture allows for adjustment of tension for each stitch
interrupted
list 2 factors that should be considered when choosing suture size
patient size, tissue area, strength needed, cosmetic appearance, risk of infection
amount of pulling force applied to a suture
tension
the more zeros the smaller suture