Introduction to Suturing

Abstract

This workshop is aimed at veterinary nurses who have little or no practical experience of suturing. During the session participants will be taught correct instrument handling, knot tying, and how to suture using basic suture patterns. By the end of the session, participants should be capable of applying the taught techniques to suture a simple skin incision. ILOs Demonstrate correct instrument handling Perform the following suture patterns – Simple Interrupted, Cruciate, Simple Continuous Tie a Square Knot and a Surgeon’s Kno