Which suture has 25% at 4 weeks of tensile strength retention in vivo
Vicryl - Polyglactin 910
what is the generic name of Monocryl
Polyglecaprone 25
size 3-0 and above PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Sutures retain approx ____ of their original strength 6 weeks post-implantation, making them uniquely suited for repairing fascial tissue.
60%
MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture (Dyed) has a breaking strength retention of:
60-70% @ 7 days post-op
30-40% @ 14 days post-op
Name 4 core elements of Needle Design
Strength, Ductility, Penetration, Sharpness
Tensile Strength of vicryl
75% of original strength @ 14 days post-op
50% of original strength @ 21 days post-op
25% of original strength @ 28 days post-op
In the presence of a foreign body such as suture, it takes only ____ staphylococci per gram of tissue for an SSI to develop
100
Tensile strength of PDS size 4/0 and smaller
60% @ 2 weeks
40% @ 4 weeks
35% @ 6 weeks
Tensile strength of Vicryl rapid
50% @ 5 days
0% @ 14 days
Mention 3 components of Needle
The Eye
The Body
The Point
Colonization of Klebsiella pneumoniae is not inhibited by __________
Vicryl Plus
Wound healing period of Subcutaneous
7 - 14 days
Identify this needle type
Taper cut
The Level 1A evidence supporting Ethicon Plus sutures suggests _____% reduction in ________
28% , risk of SSI
Ethicon Needles are made up of __________ and has a taper ratio of __________
Ethalloy , 12:1 taper ratio
Most ETHICON Suture Needles have a micro-thin coating comprised of silicone or similar lubricants which significantly and measurably improve ease of needle____________
Penetration
What is the coating on Ethibond Suture ?
Polybutilate
What is the coating on Vicryl Rapide suture?
Polyglactin 370 + Calcium Stearate
MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture (Un Dyed) has a breaking strength retention of:
50-60% @ 7 days post-op
20-30% @ 14 days post-op
The DeJonge meta analyses covers______RCT and ______ Patients
21, 6462
_____% of all SSIs are confined to the incision itself
76%
1/4 circle is the most preferred needle curvature for which Speciality?
Opthalmic Procedures
Patients with SSI are ____to be readmitted, ______additional days of Hospitalization
5x , 7- 11 days
The Mass Absorption profile of Vicryl Rapid ™ (polyglactin910) Suture is:
42 days
what are the 3-S features of EP Needle and their %
Sharper 70% stronger 38% stiffer -121%