Aim
Overview of the assessment, care and management of wounds, whilst developing basic suturing technique.
Objectives
- Overview of classification of wounds and the various types of wound dressings
- Discuss patient assessment while reviewing cases
- Carry out effective infection control
- Discuss patient consent
- Review suturing materials and equipment
- Identify correct suture selection and technique
- Overview of anaesthesia
- Discuss potential complications
- Understand the process of suture removal
- Discuss procedure aftercare
- Practice suturing on simulated wounds
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GP Minor Surgery Training
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Describe how to assess a patient and wound before considering the use of sutures
- Describe the different stages of wound healing and wound classification
- Define the purpose of sutures and other wound dressings
- Outline anaesthesia dosage and contraindications
- Discuss the appropriate use of a range of suturing materials and equipment
- Outline the characteristics of wounds which should not be sutured
- Explore common suturing errors and consider removal of sutures
- Summarise wound care information and advice given to patients
- Practice the skill of suturing minor wounds using a simple interrupted suture
