Tag Archives: Surgical suture

Tip of the Week: Suture material – what to get and where

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The best suture material I have found that anyone can purchase online is the brand Unify, available through Amazon and elsewhere.  For suturing of skin wounds, the 3-0 and 4-0 Nylon are most useful to have on hand, though having … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine 201 and 202

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Tip of the week: Excellent, affordable practice suture

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

For anyone who wants to practice their suturing skills, check out www.sim-vivo.com.  They sell the best, most affordable practice suture I’ve found.  They also offer free training videos and sell practice suture modules that are great for learning.  It’s not … Continue reading →

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Between a rock and a hard place…(or, when you have to perform euthanasia of a pet in a survival or disaster environment)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A few weeks ago a patient sat before me, quietly tearful. Like so many others, she was embarrassed to say that her cat’s illness was the cause of her distress. Putting a pet to “sleep” – a kind euphamism for euthanasia – is … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part V – the British Way

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

There are as many ways to suture a wound as to sew a dress.  While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the point is, there is not a single technique for every situation and operator. First we examine … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part III – Layered Closure

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In Part III Dr. Cady addresses a deeper, gaping wound, demonstrating how to perform a layered closure. This video offers a much better view of the tissues than is usually seen in a bleeding patient, but practicing on an easy … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part I

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Rather than make my own video, I thought I’d save time and see if someone else had done the work for me. Luckily, they did!  Here’s the first in a series.  This doctor explains things quite well. Buy yourself a … Continue reading →

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