Suturing for Non-Surgeons

Published: June 20, 2012, 3:50 p.m.

b'Many Non-Surgeons are called upon to manage trauma or minor surgical procedures in the ER or clinic. This is particularly true in the developing world. Accurate suturing skills are an important part of wound closure and management which can be performed very well with a little training in good technique. This session will include a discussion of:
\\u2022\\tthe basics of wound healing
\\u2022\\tcorrect knot tying methods
\\u2022\\twound closure with a variety of Suturing techniques
\\u2022\\tcommon pitfalls
\\u2022\\tpractical tips on improving your technique
\\u2022\\tguidelines for choosing the correct suture and needle
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