Suturing Educational Materials

[CopperStripes]

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I'm looking for a resource for trainees to use to learn suturing skills and techniques (primarily for lacerations) in addition to on-the-job training and practice. It can be web-based or in another format, and doesn't have to be free. It should be beyond-the-basics and possibly include some advanced material. The goal is to give them the knowledge and confidence to suture and manage a variety of lacerations.

I appreciate your ideas! Thank you.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

Basics and a bit beyond basics:

http://hqmeded.com/wound-care-ed/

 

[link2swim06]

They can request one of these to just practice knot tying. http://www.ethicon.com/healthcare-professionals/education/student-knot-tying-kit

I think they are free.

 

[DrDrummer]

Two websites I like:

lacerationrepair.com - By EM physician with an interest in this, pretty good basics and beyond

practicalplasticsurgery.org - Apply some plastics knowledge, learn more about wound healing and other things, useful for basic flaps and Z-Plasty stuff, maybe more global health relevant.

Hardest thing for me was finding a good material to practice on, I'd love suggestions for that. Another good thing to have people focus on is the analgesia aspect-- regional blocks FTW.

 

[Birdstrike]

Hardest thing for me was finding a good material to practice on, I'd love suggestions for that.

Other than the classic grocery store bought chicken parts or pigs' feet?