Lyceum Northwestern University
College Of Nursing
Academic Year 2022-2-23
ACTIVITY IN
INTENSIVE NURSING
PRACTICUM (INP)
Group 1 Wound Suturing
Gonzales, Mark Oliver
Ignacio, Ryan
Macaraeg, Alliah
Gayola, Jelly
Mamaril, Frecy
Lopez, Krizza Mae
Lopez, Cathleen
Gayagoy, Ivan
Galaban, Janet
PRE OPERATIVE & POST OPERATIVE CHECKLIST FOR WOUND SUTURING
Pre op
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Wash hands and prepare the wound
Disinfect the skin around the wound with antiseptic
Prepare the wound for suturing by cleaning out any debris with water
If necessary you can trim hair
Ask for Consent
Explain The procedure
Post op
 keep your wound dry, especially for the first 24 hours
 keep the area covered
 stay away from lifting and some exercises and sports for about a month after
surgery. If your cut opens up, call your doctor.
 Resist the urge to scratch
 Watch for Signs of Infection
INSTRUMENT TO BE USE & INDICATES OF EACH INSTRUMENT
1. Towel Clips
The primary use of towel clips is to hold drapes in place, to keep the operating field exposed.
2. Mosquito Forceps
Mosquito forceps are typically used to clamp off smaller vessels that control the flow of
blood. Incorporate ratchet closure for added control.
3. Straight Scissors
Straight blades are usually used for performing dissection at the surface of the wound,
ligatures, tendons, ligaments, or fascia. They can also be used to cut sutures.
4. Mayo Scissors
Mayo scissors are designed for cutting body tissue near the surface of a wound. As
straight bladed Mayo scissors are used for cutting sutures, they are also referred to as "suture
scissors"
5. Metzenbaum
Metzenbaum scissors or “Metz” are used for fine dissection and cutting. They are most
frequently slightly curved
6. The Senn Retractor
The Senn Retractor is a handheld, double-ended retractor used to retract primarily surface
tissue.
7. Needle Holder
is used to hold a suturing needle during surgical procedures.
8. Adson Tissue Forcep
Adson forceps are used for handling delicate tissue. They are regularly used in
exploratory surgery for gently moving tissue or for holding it during the suturing process
9. Adson Thumb
Adson forceps are equipped with fine, rat tooth tips that provide a gentle grasp of tissues.
These forceps are freqently used in surgery to manipulate soft tissues such as fascia and skin
during suturing.