Suture Skills for the Primary Care Provider

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Hone your suturing skills with this hands-on suture workshop featuring plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Breiner. While not required, if you would like to participate and practice skills, here is a link to the materials being used: https://sim-vivo.com/simsuture.html

Learning Objectives:

• Compare and contract different suturing techniques
• List and be able to perform the following suturing techniques:
  1. Simple interrupted
  2. Simple running suture
  3. Running locking suture
  4. Horizontal mattress suture
  5. Suture running horizontal
  6. Vertical mattress suture
  7. Deep dermal suture
  8. Running subcuticular suture

• Recognize the proper placement of sutures