suture

absorbable suture is degraded and eliminated via two methods: __ __, and __

inflammatory reaction, hydrolysis

__ suture is broken down inflammatory response

catgut

Synthetic sutures are broken down via __

hydrolysis

non-absorbable suture is __

permanent

synthetic suture is made from __ __

synthetic polymers

monofilament have all fibers run __

parallel

Monofilament suture has __ tissue trauma, resists harboring __, ties __, requires more __ than multifilament, and posses __

minimal, microorganism, smoothly, knots, memory

multifilament fibers are __/__ together

twisted/braided

multifilament suture has greater __ in tissue, and provides good __, and ease of __, and requires fewer __

resistance, handling, tying, knots

catgut suture takes __ to degrade

days

vicryl and monocryl takes __ to __ to degrade

weeks to months

PDS takes __ to degrade

months

A keith needle refers to a __ needle

straight

taper-point needle is used to suture __ __

soft tissue

cutting needles are used to suture __ or __ tissue

skin, tough

What type of stitch is this?

simple interrupted

Simple interrupted stiches are used for __ __ repair and __ __

uncomplicated laceration, would closure

What stich is this?

horizontal matress

Horizontal matress stick is used to provide addition __ in __ closure, and in __ skin

strength, fascial, calloused

What type of stitch is this?

vertical mattress

The vertical mattress stitch allow for precise approximation of __ __ with __

skin edges, eversion

Subcuticular sutures allow for a suture to remain for a longer period without development of __ __

crosshatch scarring

subcuticular sutures are usually a __ stitch

running

Steri-strips are __ __ __

sterile adhesive strips

staples are used for __ __ closure, easy __, and __ __ when placed properly

rapid wound, application, evert tissue