Choose and Suture a Wound with a Needle

[hawgrider]

Types of Sutures

There are two types of sutures – absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures. Absorbable sutures are commonly used in deep layers such as organs, fat, muscle etc. They have the advantage of not needing thread removal after healing has been perfected. This type of suture spontaneously breaks down after the tissue has completely healed. “Catgut”- made from sheep or cows’ intestines – is a classic example.

Non-absorbable sutures are commonly used in situations that require persistent tensile strength. They are best used in skin closures. Sometimes,
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GlkuxNdTgc

[Ricekila]

After playing - "Who's got the Nosey" with a strange dogieeee --

Carpet needle --

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I had my Doc check it out -- he didn't touch it -- but still charged me $125. --

[hawgrider]

After playing - "Who's got the Nosey" with a strange dogieeee --

Carpet needle --

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/RICEKILA/Stuff/9a971d2d.jpg

I had my Doc check it out -- he didn't touch it -- but still charged me $125. --

Cut my leg with the chainsaw a long time ago after a 8 hour day of exausting tree work and nicked my lower leg. Next day was deer camp take off time..

No time for stitches so I bought a box of butterfly bandages and some gauze and off to a 10 day deer camp I went. :cool:

[Camel923]

I like 3-0 needles. Silk pulls to get her tightest. The synthetic ones are next and dissolve solowly. Chromic gut dissolves quickest and is more difficult to pull tissue together. The ones from the veterinarian supply are exactly the same as the ones marked for humans but about a third less expensive.

[Ricekila]

Cut my leg with the chainsaw a long time ago after a 8 hour day of exausting tree work and nicked my lower leg. Next day was deer camp take off time..

No time for stitches so I bought a box of butterfly bandages and some gauze and off to a 10 day deer camp I went. :cool:

Well -- I cut my leg off ----------- but I got better --

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[juskom95]

Last time I tore my hand open it was liquid bandage, butterfly strips and plenty of gauze.

Anyone have experience with the medical staple devices?

[Kfilly]

Last time I tore my hand open it was liquid bandage, butterfly strips and plenty of gauze.

Anyone have experience with the medical staple devices?

Just as a post operation patient. They definitely held were easily removed.

[juskom95]

Just as a post operation patient. They definitely held were easily removed.

I cannot to sutures on myself, but I'm pretty sure I could use the stapler. I like that they come in a pre-sealed package too.

My wife had liquid bandage after her last surgery; it scared her to hell, but it held fine.

[Kfilly]

I cannot to sutures on myself, but I'm pretty sure I could use the stapler. I like that they come in a pre-sealed package too.

My wife had liquid bandage after her last surgery; it scared her to hell, but it held fine.

Is there a certain model and vendor you were looking at getting one of those from?

[juskom95]

Is there a certain model and vendor you were looking at getting one of those from?

Nope, still researching.

I started looking after tearing up my hand. I know they are not a 'miracle cure,' but in an emergency, they might make a difference and since they are self contained, they can last a long time.

Veterinary supplies have them, same model as for people too I believe.

[Dwight55]

Now you all know why I keep several tubes of super glue handy in my top left hand desk drawer.

As well as a C-A-T tourniquet.

May God bless,
Dwight

[Arklatex]

That was a great video. I think I could do it. I never would have thought about using the needle holder. That probably helps a lot.