Course description
What will you get from learning with Medu’s Surgical suturing course?
What you will learn:
- you will become familiar with the surgical instruments - there may not be time for explanations during the procedure.... and are you sure you know how to grip the needle holder correctly?
- you will learn how to take care of a wound properly, what Langer’s lines are, and what they have to do with aesthetic scars - not only safety is important, but also patient satisfaction!
- you will learn how to tie surgical knots (with your eyes shut!) - the surgical team will certainly be pleased ;)
- you will not be afraid to place sutures - not only the basic but also more advanced ones, for example, purse-string suture
Studies have shown that suturing skills retention is higher among medical students when teaching is spread over a time compared to single long courses.[source]
Contents
Module 1: Suturing basics
- Intro
- Your suturing kit
- Wound types
- Sutures and needles
- Knot-tying
- Aesthetic scars
Module 2: Basic sutures
- Simple interrupted suture
- Simple continuous suture
- Horizontal mattress suture
- Suture removal
Module 3: Intermediate sutures
- Vertical mattress suture
- Cruciate suture
- Intradermal suture
Module 4: Advanced sutures
- Purse-string suture
- Inverting suture
- Closing wounds with uneven edges
