Basic Suturing

Lacerations are frequently seen in the primary care as well as the urgent care setting. Suturing is a key skill used to control bleeding, prevent infection, restore appearance and restore function. As such, it is an important skill in delivering Minor Injury or Minor Surgical services.

Split into 12 easily digestible chapters, the resource combines videos, illustrations and spoken narrative to present a systematic approach to ensure effective laceration closure.

Written and produced at the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Leicester Royal Infirmary, this resource is an ideal preparative tool prior to practical training, as well as a refresher for qualified practitioners.

Chapters include

History and Examination
Preparation
Cleaning
Local anaesthetic
Surgical kit
Types of sutures and needles
Mounting the needle
Tying a knot
Interrupted sutures
Continuous sutures
Wound dressing

This video is aimed at

General Practitioners
Trainee doctors and trainee nurses
Medical students
Primary Care Nurses who deliver Minor Injuries Services
Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Walk-in Centers and Minor Injury Units
Out-of-Hours Services personnels

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