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What type of suture material is Plain Gut?
What color is Chromic Gut?
What type of suture is Vicryl?
What is the primary characteristic of Monocryl?
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What is the color of PDS suture material?
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What material is Dexon made from?
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What color is Silk suture material?
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What type of suture is Nylon?
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What color is Ticron/Ethibond suture material?
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Match the following suture types with their properties:
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What is a suture?
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What is a ligature?
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What is the purpose of needles in suturing?
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What is the difference between a suture and a suture ligature?
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A strand of suture passed by itself is called a ______.
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A strand of suture attached to a right angle clamp is called a ______.
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Study Notes
Suture Material Types
- Plain Gut: Absorbable, monofilament, natural; color is yellow.
- Chromic Gut: Absorbable, monofilament, natural; color is brown.
- Vicryl: Absorbable, multifilament, synthetic; color is purple, made of Polyglactin 910.
- Monocryl: Absorbable, monofilament, synthetic; color is coral, made of Polyglecaprone.
- PDS: Absorbable, monofilament, synthetic; color is silver.
- Dexon: Absorbable, multifilament, synthetic; color is gold, made of Polyglycolic Acid.
- Silk: Non-absorbable, multifilament, natural; color is light blue.
- Cotton: Non-absorbable, multifilament, natural; color is pink.
- Nylon: Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic; color is green.
- Ticron/Ethibond: Non-absorbable, multifilament, synthetic; color is orange.
- Mersilene: Non-absorbable, multifilament, synthetic; color is turquoise.
- Surgical Steel: Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic; color is yellow ochre.
- Prolene: Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic; color is dark blue.
Suture Classification
- Monofilament: Consists of a single thread, does not harbor bacteria, and glides easily through tissue.
- Multi-filament: Composed of more than one thread, twisted or braided; it holds knots securely but can harbor bacteria.
Advantages and Disadvantages
- Monofilament Advantages: Does not harbor bacteria and allows for easy gliding through tissue.
- Monofilament Disadvantages: Holds knots poorly and can be difficult to handle.
- Multi-filament Advantages: Secures knots effectively and is easier to handle.
- Multi-filament Disadvantages: Prone to harboring bacteria.
Key Terms
- Sutures: Used to approximate tissue and support the healing process.
- Needles: Essential for inserting suture material into tissue; must be strong and available in various sizes and shapes.
- Ligature: A strand of material for approximating tissue.
- Suture Ligature: A strand of suture with an attached needle; used to prevent bleeding or tie off blood vessels.
- Free Tie: A strand of suture passed by itself.
- Tie on a Passer: A strand of suture attached to a right angle clamp for ease of handling.
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