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Basic Surgical Technique, Knots and SuturesIntroductionSuturing TechniquePatient examinationSuture types and where to applyInstrument tieSimple interrupted sutureSimple running sutureRunning matress suture (“Gentofte” suture)Vertical mattress sutureHorizontal mattress sutureSubcuticular sutureSimple buried sutureReferencesLocal AnesthesiaCase 1: Local AnesthesiaMarking of Surgical MarginCase 1: Marking of Surgical MarginIncision and ExcisionCase 1: Incision on a PhantomCase 2: Incision Around a Tumor on the Lower LegCase 3: Excision of Tumor using Metzenbaum ScissorsHand KnotsCase 1: One-Handed Knot, Right HandCase 2: One-Handed Knot, Left HandCase 3: Two-Handed Knot, Right HandCase 4: Two-Handed Knot, Left Hand
HandbookBasic Surgical Technique, Knots and SuturesSuturing TechniquePatient examination

Patient examination

Authors: Christoffer Bing Madsen med. student and Magnus Balslev Avnstorp MD. Before suturing a laceration /a wound it is crucial to perform a neurovascular assessment. Always check the following: Pulse/capillary response distal to the laceration. Sensation distal to the laceration. Motor function d

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