Introduction to Suturing and Wound Closure

This hands-on course introduces basic principles of incision making, instrumentation, tissue handling and wound closure, as it relates to rodent surgery specifically. Students will practice incisions and wound closure on cadavers and/or models, using both steel clips and basic suture patterns.

Description

This hands-on course introduces basic principles of incision making, instrumentation, tissue handling and wound closure, as it relates to rodent surgery specifically. Students will practice incisions and wound closure on cadavers and/or models, using both steel clips and basic suture patterns. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Choose appropriate instruments for incision making
  • Choose and use instruments properly for various actions and tissues
  • Demonstrate knowledge of healing process
  • Choose appropriate wound closure materials
  • Evaluate wound closure success

This course is applicable to the new rodent surgeon and individuals looking to develop basic principles in rodent surgery and have already attended the "Aseptic Technique for Rodent Surgery" course.

Prerequisites

"Aseptic Technique for Rodent Surgery" must be taken prior to or congruently with this course.

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