What kind of knot should you be making? - ANSWER Square
Which knot is a basic starting point, has an ease of learning, allows better control of tension,
and has increased knot security - ANSWER Two-handed
Which knot is advanced, more rapid, good for tight and deep spaces, but has an increased
risk of an "air knot" - ANSWER One-handed
Is one-handed performed by you dominant or non-dominant hand? - ANSWER Non-
dominant
What are the indications for inverted interrupted suturing? - ANSWER To close
subcutaneous dead space
For skin incisions NOT under tension
Does Inverted Interrupted suturing have more or less scarring? - ANSWER Less
(minimizes skin penetration)
Inverted Interrupted suturing allows __________ between sutures - ANSWER drainage
When doing the Inverted Interrupted sutures, what rule do you use? - ANSWER Rule of
halves
1
Which knot is a basic starting point, has an ease of learning, allows better control of tension,
and has increased knot security - ANSWER Two-handed
Which knot is advanced, more rapid, good for tight and deep spaces, but has an increased
risk of an "air knot" - ANSWER One-handed
Is one-handed performed by you dominant or non-dominant hand? - ANSWER Non-
dominant
What are the indications for inverted interrupted suturing? - ANSWER To close
subcutaneous dead space
For skin incisions NOT under tension
Does Inverted Interrupted suturing have more or less scarring? - ANSWER Less
(minimizes skin penetration)
Inverted Interrupted suturing allows __________ between sutures - ANSWER drainage
When doing the Inverted Interrupted sutures, what rule do you use? - ANSWER Rule of
halves
1
