Suturing Techniques CME Edition 1.4
Online procedural course
Though family physicians commonly perform skin laceration repair, additional suture training can lead to better patient outcomes. This suturing workshop is designed to inform medical professionals of evidence-based guidelines and result in increased confidence and knowledge of the latest suturing techniques and advancements.
This online suturing CME course is an asynchronous learning experience that can be processed at your own pace. Access, pause and resume video lectures at your own pace and from wherever you learn best.
- Updates on the current recommendations for practice
- Appropriate wound classification and treatment options as well as patient education and rationale for specialist referrals
- Fundamental suturing skills and post-treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes
Though family physicians commonly perform skin laceration repair, additional suture training can lead to better patient outcomes. This suturing workshop is designed to inform medical professionals of evidence-based guidelines and result in increased confidence and knowledge of the latest suturing techniques and advancements.
This online suturing CME course is an asynchronous learning experience that can be processed at your own pace. Access, pause and resume video lectures at your own pace and from wherever you learn best.
- Updates on the current recommendations for practice
- Appropriate wound classification and treatment options as well as patient education and rationale for specialist referrals
- Fundamental suturing skills and post-treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes
Learning Objectives
Perform the most common suturing techniques, including simple, running and half-buried mattress (corner) sutures.
Evaluate the various suture materials and needles available, and in which situations they are to be used appropriately.
Utilize different wound closure materials, which may include surgical needles, sutures, skin staples, topical skin adhesives, tapes, bandages or skin adhesives.
Accurately predict when stitches should be removed based on location and the extent of wound healing.
Faculty
Vu Kiet Tran, MD, MBA