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Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, braided --- correct answer ---vicryl
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, monofilament --- correct answer ---monocryl
Type of suture:
Braided --- correct answer ---multifilament
strong
not stiff
high infection risk
Type of suture:
Non-braided --- correct answer ---monofilament
less infection risk
loose
Type of suture:
Natural non-absorbable --- correct answer ---surgical silk
Type of suture:
Synthetic non-absorbable --- correct answer ---nylon
, polyprolene
What size of suture for:
face --- correct answer ---5-0 or 6-0
What size of suture for:
scalp, upper body, hand, lower body, over joints --- correct answer ---
4-0
What size of suture for:
hands --- correct answer ---4-0 or 5-0
What is interrupted the horizontal mattress suture technique best for?
--- correct answer ---high tension wounds
palms
feet
over joints
What is interrupted the vertical mattress suture technique best for? --
- correct answer ---loose or thin skin
When to remove stitches to the:
-upper body, hands --- correct answer ---7-10 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-lower body, scalp --- correct answer ---10-14 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-over joints --- correct answer ---14-21 days