Suture Techniques

Time Efficient Approach to Wound Suturing

Specific Techniques

• Instrument Tie
• Simple interrupted
• Simple Buried
• Vertical Mattress
• Horizontal Mattress
• Simple Running
• Simple Running Locking
• Subcuticular Running
• Corner Stitch (for V or Y shaped incisions)
• Extensor tendon repair
• Hair apposition Technique

An Evidenced-based look at Wound management

The laceration repair series from https://first10em.com/

Preparation

Topic 1: How late is too late for suturing lacerations?

Topic 2: Irrigation

Topic 3: Should I grab sterile gloves?