Station 6: Basic Suturing

Suturing:

• Instrument handling.

• Simple interrupted sutures.

• Knot tying.

• Aftercare.

• Clean before you close.

• Approximate—do not strangulate

Suture Removal Timing

• Face: 5 days

• Scalp: 7–10 days

• Upper limb: 7–10 days

• Trunk: 10–14 days

• Lower limb: 10–14 days

• Joints/high-tension areas: 14 days