Suturing

by John Russell, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CRNFA

Suturing, also known as stitching, is a medical technique used to close wounds or surgical incisions by sewing the edges of the skin or other tissues together with a special thread or suture material. Suturing is an important skill for healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and surgeons, as it helps to promote healing, reduce scarring, and prevent infection.

The process of suturing involves several steps, including preparing the wound, choosing the appropriate suture material and needle, and closing the wound with a series of stitches. Healthcare professionals must be able to assess the wound, determine the appropriate suture material, and apply the stitches correctly to prevent further damage or discomfort to the patient.

Suturing is an important skill because it helps to ensure that wounds heal properly and reduces the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, or scarring. In addition to its practical applications, suturing is also a key part of medical education and training, allowing healthcare professionals to develop and refine their surgical skills.

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Duration 1:14 h
Quiz questions 27
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John Russell, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CRNFA

Dr. John Russell, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CRNFA is the owner and founder of Skills On Point®, LLC as well as a nurse practitioner/first assistant with practice experience in cardiothoracic surgery. As a program director for the National Institute of First Assisting, INC (NIFA®), and a graduate of Illinois State University and the University of Pennsylvania, John teaches advanced practice nursing students full-time for Rosalind Franklin University for CRNAs and PMHNPs. He aims to simplify complicated concepts into digestible portions and uses fun analogies to make the most complicated concepts come to life for the learner in memorable ways.

Skills On Point, LLC provides dozens of US-based schools with high-fidelity skills training at their locations with a team of over 50 instructors who maintain clinical practice in their expertise. Annually, Skills On Point maintains over 25,000 active students in their training programs and has grown to include training and skills content in nearly all privileges allowed under the scopes of practice of both advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.

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We need more like it.

By Muhammad A. on 12. June 2023 for Suturing

Clearly presented, a simple course. We need more like it for emergency medicine. In addition to wound management.