Suture Pack Contents

  • Needle holder
  • Forceps
  • Scissors
  • Scalpel
  • Gauze

Add on includes:

  • Appropriate Suture size
  • Saline++++
  • Betadine/ povidone/ alcohol/ chlorhexidine
  • LA- Avoid with adrenaline, safe dose of Lignocaine = 3 mg/kg (1% = 10 mg/ml)
  • Hypodermic Needles/ Syringe

Learning Bite

Use LA (avoid using adrenaline in end organs/ digits) before cleaning wounds. Do not inject in infected or inflamed tissues.

Exposure

Good Lighting

Magnification

Adequate Positioning

Suturing Techniques