Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, braided
vicryl
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, monofilament
monocryl
Type of suture:
Braided
multifilament
strong
not stiff
high infection risk
Type of suture:
Non-braided
monofilament
less infection risk
loose
Type of suture:
Natural non-absorbable
surgical silk
Type of suture:
Synthetic non-absorbable
nylon
polyprolene
What size of suture for:
face
5-0 or 6-0
What size of suture for:
scalp, upper body, hand, lower body, over joints
4-0
What size of suture for:
hands
4-0 or 5-0
What is interrupted the horizontal mattress suture technique best for?
high tension wounds
palms
feet
over joints
What is interrupted the vertical mattress suture technique best for?
loose or thin skin
When to remove stitches to the:
-upper body, hands
7-10 days
, When to remove stitches to the:
-lower body, scalp
10-14 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-over joints
14-21 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-face
4-5 days
What to check that is distal to the site of injury?
movement
circulation
sensation
Fastest wound closure, high for wound infection?
primary closure/intention
Wound granulation without closure?
secondary intention
Delayed primary closure, to decrease risk of infection?
tertiary intension
What type of local anesthetic to use:
-face
-scalp
-ear
-neck/chest/back/abdomen
1% lido with epi
1% lido with epi
1% or 2% PLAIN epi
1% lido with epi
What type of suture technique for posterior neck or concave surfaces?
vertical mattress
Needle gauge for injections:
-Elbow
21g
Needle gauge for injections:
-Knee
21g
Needle gauge for injections:
-shoulder
22g
Landmark for lateral elbow joint aspiration?
Anconeus triangle
Injection angle:
-knee joint aspiration
45
Most common approach in shoulder joint aspiration?