Unidirectional stretchmimics directional collagen in human skin
Thickness of dermis & epidermis layers based on human skin averages
Distinct layers withcorrect coloring: pink epidermis, white dermis and yellow subcutaneous fat
Improved skin texture for a more realistic feel and look
Realistic tissue response and soft skin with a similar drag and strength to human skin
All layers have realistic retention of sutures
Versatility
Serves the needs of both specialist and beginner
Use with the Skin Pad Jig Mk 3 (not supplied)
Safety
Latex free
Skills Gained
Incisions: linear, ellipse, flaps, shaped
Subcuticular undermining
Simple and advanced interrupted suturing
Subcuticular suturing
Continuous suturing
Stapling
Use of adhesive strips
Evidence
References
AAMC, Recommendations For Clinical Skills Curricula For Undergraduate Medical Education (2005, p. 30):
Appendix B: Clinical Testing and Procedural Skills:
...Suturing technique; Surgical knot-tying; Removing sutures and staples
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care And Primary Care NP Competencies 2016, p.42
Primary care practice skills which includes, but is not limited to:
• Suturing
AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents
Urgent and Emergent Care (2016, p. 9):
a. Repair of skin lacerations (including plastic closure)
ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology Milestones, Version 09/2013, Patient Care, p.6
Demonstrates basic surgical skills, including:
simple suturing
suture and staple removal
ACGME General Surgery Milestones (p.8): This resident has basic surgical skills such as ... knot tying, simple suturing, suture removal...
Health Workforce Australia Medical Graduate Competency Framework Stage 2 Final Report, 2012
Simple wound repair including skin suture - Performs in a simulated environment
CPMEC Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors version 3.1, 2012, p.31
Skills & Procedures:
Surgical knots & simple suture insertion
RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2016, CS2.2.5 Appropriate procedures, p.39
• suturing
Practical Skills and Procedures, General Medical Council, April 2019, p.6
Therapeutic Procedures
21. Carry out wound care and basic wound closure and dressing. Provide basic care of surgical or traumatic wounds and apply dressings appropriately.
Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Physician Assistant 2012 p.16
2.4.8 Skin - Undertake simple skin suturing
The Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, General Surgery 2013 (Updated 2018) (p.51)
Module 3 Basic surgical skills...
o To incise and close superficial tissues accurately
o To tie secure knots
