12 Questions
What are the primary uses of sutures and needles?
To hold wound edges together and prevent wound contamination
Which needle part is NOT correctly matched with its description?
Body - Reverse cutting edge
What is the purpose of color coding in sutures?
To differentiate between different suture materials
How long does it usually take for sutures on the face to be removed?
3-5 days
Which type of tissue closure is considered below skin surfaces according to the text?
Fibrous tissue
In which area are traffic restrictions not limited according to the provided text?
Offices
What are the main components of a needle?
Eye, Body, Point
Which type of needle is associated with potential complications like hypotension and paralysis?
Bunt Taper Point
What is the purpose of color coding in sutures?
To show the material composition
When should sutures on the neck typically be removed?
5-7 days
What materials are sutures derived from according to the provided text?
Human or animal hair, animal intestines, and plant material
In which area does the text mention unrestricted traffic and include locations like Clacker rooms and offices?
Unrestricted area
Study Notes
Sutures and Needles Uses
- Hold wound edges together
- Occlude blood vessels
- Prevent wound contamination
Needle Parts
- Eye
- Body
- Point
Needle Types
- Atraumatic needle
- Traumatic needle
- Point types:
- Taper point
- Blunt taper point
- Cutting edge
- Reverse cutting edge
- Taper cut
Suture Color Coding
- Chromic gut: Brown
- Plain gut: Yellow
- Vicryl: Violet
- Silk: Light blue
- Cotton: Pink
- Nylon: Green
When to Remove Sutures
- Face: 3-5 days
- Neck: 5-7 days
- Scalp: 7-10 days
- Abdomen: 10-14 days
- Extremity: 21 days
Suture Materials
- Derived from human or animal hair, animal intestines, and plant material
- Used for soft tissue closure below skin surfaces, dura, fascia, GI, muscle, nerve, pleura, vessels, and friable tissues
Perioperative Nursing
- Pre-operative phase: From decision for surgery to transfer to the operating room
- Needs consent for BIRA (Blood transfusion, Invasive Radiation, Anesthesia)
- ligaments, tendons, calcified or Fibrous tissue
Areas of the O.R
- Unrestricted area: Traffic not limited (e.g. locker rooms, offices)
- Restricted areas: Mucosa, bronchu, calcified tissues, nasal oral cavity, periosteum, trachea, uterus, vessels
Test your knowledge on the uses of sutures and needles in medical procedures. Learn about different types of needle parts and their complications. Explore the color coding system used for different types of sutures.
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