Suture Tutor Plus Hands-on Kit - Light
This Hands-on Kit contains the essentials for practicing suturing, knot tying, instrument handling and incision of skin.
It can be used as a stand-alone teaching and practice tool or in conjunction with our Suture Tutor Plus Online learning course. See Suture Tutor Plus Pro Complete (STP-PRO-COM)
We have moved to a recyclable cardboard pack for this product.
Realism
- Skin pad jig presents the skin pad on a curved, life-like profile allowing incisions to ‘gape’, as in real life
- Advanced 3 layer skin pad gives realistic tissue response and is suitable for practicing a wide range of suturing techniques
- Realistic tissue response and soft skin with a similar drag and strength to human skin
- All layers have realistic retention of sutures
Versatility
- Allows for repeated practice of techniques
Safety
- Skin Pad latex free
- Sucker feet on the skin pad jig provide a stable, non-slip environment for practice when used on smooth work surfaces
- Sutures and instruments are NON-STERILE and FOR PRACTICE ONLY
Skills Gained
- Instrument handling
- Planning and performing a skin incision
- Tying safe and secure knots
- Suturing techniques - interrupted, continuous, subcuticular, vertical and horizontal mattress
- Suture removal
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1 Basic Knot-tying Kit
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1 Pack of 10 Sutures (non-sterile)
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Scalpel
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Dissecting forceps
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Scissors
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Needle holder
References
Family Medicine
AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents, Urgent and Emergent Care, Reprint No. 285, 2016, p.9 6. Other Skills a. Repair of skin lacerations (including plastic closure) b. Management of wounds