LACERATIONS AND SUTURING

This instructional video was produced by physicians at The Incredible Medical School.  There is an optional instruments and materials package available for use with this video.

Great for adults wanting to learn the basics of this important medical procedure. Children interested in the medical field will find this package fun and educational. Home schools, private schools, and special magnet schools will find this package especially useful.

Instructional video with detailed information and demonstrations.

An optional suture practice package, for use with this video, is available which contains: (package contents subject to change)
Rope used for initial knot typing practice.
Thread used for progressive knot typing practice.
Instruments: Needle holder/Hemostat and Scissors are included with this package.
Suture to use in suture practice.
Practice foam for suturing.
Suture booklet 

The Video explains and demonstrates:
    A systemic approach to wound repair.
    Tetanus guidelines.
    Suture removal times.
    Suture after care.
    Instruments for surgery.
    Anesthesia.
    Types of sutures.
    Types of needles.
    Suture sizes.
    Suture patterns.
    Knot typing types and how to tie them are shown in the video
    Using Dermabond™ (skin glue) to close a wound
    Using staples to close a wound.
    Removal of sutures and staples.

The package includes information on obtaining a popular physician knot tying manual and wound closure manual by downloading the free PDF file on the internet.  These manuals provide physician level detailed discussions on wound healing and management, suture characteristics, suture types, suture techniques, suture knot tying, suture handling, suture removal, needle anatomy, types of needles, needleholders, needle handling tips, topical skin adhesives, adhesive tapes, and surgical staples.  You can also receive information on obtaining a realistic suture practice arm or leg for those wanting more advanced training models.