Suturing for Non-surgeons (Repeat)
- Breakout Session
- Faith Hall 372
- March 23 2018 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This workshop is designed to help those who would like to learn to suture or have had some suturing experience. The participant is introduced to wound preparation and basic suturing principals with an opportunity to practice several suturing methods, suture material and knots primarily using instrument ties. Several areas related to wound closure are also discussed, including a brief overview of local anesthetic use.
Objectives
1. Introduce participants to basic wound closure and management of lacerations and surgical wounds.
2. Discuss the main principles of suture management including instruments, sterile field, types of needles and closure technique.
3. Give participants the opportunity to have hands-on experience in using suture materials to close wounds in various ways, using a variety of suturing techniques.
