Chapter 4: Table of Contents
- 4.9 Cushing Pattern
- 4.10 Ford Interlocking Pattern
- 4.11 Intradermal Pattern
- 4.12 Lembert Pattern
- 4.13 Mattress Suture Patterns
- 4.14 Modified Transfixing Ligature
- 4.15 Purse-String and finger trap
- 4.16 Simple Continuous Pattern
- 4.17 Simple Interrupted Pattern
- 4.18 Skin Staples
- 4.19 Subcutaneous closure & How to bury a knot
- 4.20 Suture Material and Patterns Quiz
Ligatures and Suture Patterns
In general, to knot a suture requires 4 to 5 throws depending on the type of suture material being used when performing simple interrupted patterns. When a continuous pattern of suture is being performed one extra throw should be added at the beginning of the suture line (5 to 6 throws) and two extra throws should be added at the end of the suture line (6-7 throws) for increased security.
